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Son of Venus

Oh! Erato, 
Divine Muse of the poetry of love,
I beseech you to inspire me today
For
I aspire for HIM to write 
HIM: CUPID, the son of Venus
Goddess of beauty, and of Mercury, the cunning
Messenger of Gods.

Guide my pen, oh, tender Muse,
I implore you, since a worthy hymn for HIM I 
Wish to write,
For this sweet winged-tyrant of mortals’ hearts,
This merciless despot of mankind.

The looks of his mother he has taken, and
The shrewdness of his father
Thus
Irresistible forever has remained and
Easily into our souls, uninvited infiltrates, 
Paralyzing each of our resistance.

Then, unopposed, marches on:
Conquering every heart,
Subjugating every will,
Dominating every mind, and
Becoming the absolute master
Of our being.

No armies are able to resist his charms   
No troops are willing against him to fight, 
Instead, they are:

Readier to embrace the shadow of death than
To live under the Sun of the living.

Readier to be defeated by Cupid’s sweet arrows than
To emerge victorious.  

Readier to exist in shameful infamy than
To claim fame eternal. 

Easy for me is now to comprehend,
The poet of old times, who describes you, CUPID, 
As being “Invincible in battle.” 

Yes, indeed you are INVINCIBLE, 
For no mortal- no matter how powerful he is-
Be he a king or just a simple soldier,
Is willing to take arms against you on the 
Battlefield of love
But 
He eagerly his soul trades for just 
A probable morsel of happiness, a dim hope of
Love eternal, 
And thus, 
Without a single blow to give, he willingly,
SURRENDERS!









©Demetrios Trifiatis
      06 June 2021

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Tom Cunningham Date: 6/6/2021 8:59:00 AM The famous Greek writers of mythology have inspired you well Demetrios, there is no one better to write mythology in a modern style than you. Hope your day is going well. Tom Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/6/2021 11:57:00 AM Thank you so much for your good words, my dearest friend, Tom. Greek Mythology is the source of philosophy and theology, among other things, at the same time..It is a treasure of knowledge. The one who knows how to discern its messages soon becomes rich with knowledge. God bless you my friend!

Sotto Poet Date: 6/6/2021 6:37:00 AM Wonderful poem Dear friend Demetrios, the beauty is a muse of love, the superb imagery and the beautiful flower shed more brightness on your great write, have a blessed day. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/6/2021 7:34:00 AM I very much appreciate your graceful visit and comment, my dearest friend, Lasaad. Have a wonderful Sunday! Blessings.

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/6/2021 5:10:00 AM The muse of love poetry speaks eloquently in your poem my friend. Write on your wonderful poetry, Demetrios. Awesome color and texture to the flower. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/6/2021 5:40:00 AM Thank you very much for your gracious visit and comment, my dearest friend, Vijay. God bless you.