Sonnet To Medusa

Bury me in your own eyes, For at last we are alone. No more does my love feed your lies; It just turns my heart to stone Bury me in your own heart, For now your serpent lust can't strike. Your glare will only cause me to part; Call it what ever you like. Bury me in your own skin, For you are only a reflection. A fallen nymph for my sin; A god's second selection. Medusa, my sweet gorgon love, Your beauty was taken from above.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2011 at 11:31 AM
A very modern type of sonnet with shorter lines and a dark theme. It works well!
Duck Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Deep,dark, and breathtaking My favorite type...i fell in love(;
Stinson Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 9:43 AM
In general Greek myth, Medusa was a nymph who had sex in the temple of Apollo with Poseidon, and in an act of vengeance, was turned into a horrifying gorgon. Hope that clears up the whole "beauty" thing.
Stinson Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Actually it was Athena's temple. This is from Ovid's Metamorphosis
Kendrick Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Interesting work..From the encyclopedia picture, this Medusa was not very attractive..So you descriptive work left me thinking...Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
Treetop Avatar
November 21, 2011 at 10:24 PM
What missspelling??
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November 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Now you are not only allowing me to read your so well penned poetry, but you are also educating me! Had to look up Medusa...Thank you thank you, I love expanding my mind! Thanks also for the greatest comliment ever, fancy reading all my poems. I feel so very honoured! Big Hug Lizzie
Seraphin Avatar
November 21, 2011 at 10:19 PM
* "You Have Misspell In Your Title? * Sarah." *
Stinson Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Where? I'd love to fix it.
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