Get Your Premium Membership

Pythia, Why Has Thou Words Whispered Blood

Pythia, why has thou words whispered blood That I would kill the crown to wear its gold A Prince myself, why should I lust to be A King...a killer...or whatever thy speaks Who dares not know my father and the throne? And to suggest his death by me...I laugh! What of my brother...are we not a pair? He even swears and drinks himself a cheer! Could I be clever, curious or cold To slay my father, or to slay his drink? With gold I come and with gold nothing more To ask of you where I would be in time Yet all you give to me is blood and greed And all I want to see are wives and seeds Oracle, may thy portals have my love... And me the chance to kiss Apollo's ring Not now can I go home to him tonight And say father good night to Morning's death! Pythia, if the God's spoke through your eyes Then blink again that I may die a Prince Johnny Sumler ORACLE

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

A comment has not been posted for this poem. Encourage a poet by being the first to comment.


Book: Reflection on the Important Things