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Anacreontic verse is an Ancient Greek lyrical form, consisting of 20- to 30- line poems with three to five syllables per line. Developed by 6th century B.C. poet Anacreon. A form that emerged during the height of the dramatic, musical,
artistic, and poetic culture. The poems revolved around themes of love, infatuation, revelry, festivals, and observations of everyday life

 

Queen of Darkness - Anacreontic Verse

They try to destroy,
firing their arrows,
throwing their stones,
she's not the Devil,
nor a perfect saint,
but always misjudged.
It's not just humans,
but ghosts and demons.
She tries to ignore,
but the wounds bleed,
so deeply it hurts.
Her eyes are sore
from constant crying,
they are ignorant
to her soul dying.
She still tries to help,
but is seen as wrong
and a misfit.
Hiding in silence,
sins kept a secret,
in search of freedom.
Creates her own world,
to spread love and joy.
Still they criticize,
so she remains lost,
between virtual
and reality.
In realms of pretend,
she sits on her throne
as the queen of darkness.

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Shadow Hamilton Date: 12/9/2023 6:24:00 AM very deep poem Silent One I like this unfamiliar form you describe her very well her life was so sad poor lady a terrific write penned by a master hugs Shadow Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 12/9/2023 6:23:00 AM very deep poem Silent One I like this unfamiliar form you describe her very well her life was so sad poor lady a terrific write penned by a master hugs Shadow Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 12/8/2023 5:04:00 PM A write that we all can relate to...which, is why, the poetry comes... Enjoyed! Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 12/8/2023 4:09:00 PM When one is misunderstood, there seems to be no door, no way to connect world outside of us. Good is perceived as evil and openness as eccentric. The pain and suffering continue with no place to exist except the imaginary world of the mind. A tragedy my friend, a terrible tragedy that so many find themselves in their own private reality. The intro information was educating to me. Thank you. I think you have created exactly what Anacreon had in mind with this poem, Silent One. Another FAV. Login to Reply

Hilo Poet Date: 12/8/2023 10:29:00 AM I thought nobody did this, but I saw it on your list, I did it as a few of my first writes, now gone. Coming across Edward's, I stopped. I don't remember Google had it as a shape/concrete. I remember it was a challenge--effortless, Silent One. You've truly captured his inner thoughts of what he wanted the world to appreciate. Bravo--if it's entered, really GL. Aloha, William Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/8/2023 8:27:00 AM I enjoyed reading this story/write/picture. I hope you will read my note on "King Of Silence" by Ink Empress. Have a blessed day................... Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/8/2023 7:03:00 AM Better sit alone on that throne of darkness than amongst evil doers and judgementers, lol I know it is not a word but it fits right, :) Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 12/8/2023 5:29:00 AM Gosh!! This resonates so strongly, literally made me cry. You are so good with writing anacreontic verse. Been a while since i did one, Maybe i should do it. Theres so many that can resonate with this dear. I loved every line in this powerful write. Especially “ She still tries to help, but is seen as wrong and a misfit.” Yeap! Spot on. Nice one dear Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 12/8/2023 5:30:00 AM Also love the shape of this. It can be a shape plus verse. This would do very well in brians contest maybe if u would change it to verse and enter. Cus its brilliant and im sure he would agree too