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For: April National Poetry Month Contest

Sponsor: Daniel Henry Rodgers 

April 6, 2026
Siren

Siren Song

Siren songs float over silver seas
stirring deep desire in hearts of mortal men, 
lured like madora moths to light
they swiftly steer a tumultuous tide
to rocky roost on steep stone,
knowing now a last terrible trap 
as destiny cuts the thread of life.
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Goldsmith Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Siren Song" write. What A Great Picture You Have Here. "Good Luck" I also did this contest. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
Achara Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Thank you. The painting is by John William Waterhouse, painted in 1900.. Waterhouse is one of my favorites and did many paintings of mythological subject matter.
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