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The Myth of the Tenth Muse

As Sappho climbed the mountainside, She knew the Muses waited there, And she was welcomed by all nine And given Laurels for her hair. She wandered gaily through the wood, Until she found Apollo’s cave, And then she dived into the spring - She’d seen the place where poets bathe. As nymphs were dancing round the fire, She played a paean on her lyre.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/28/2012 10:13:00 AM
Love the Greek mystique. Congrats on the selection. LOve, daver
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Date: 2/27/2012 3:45:00 PM
Congrats Jack on your poem being featured this week.
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Date: 2/27/2012 5:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/4/2011 5:27:00 PM
gosh, I am back on your final page (if it's page six, right? and I keep clicking on ones I've seen. Anyway, I reviewed several and am stopping to tell you this one is still one of my favorites for how prettily you describe the scene!
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Date: 7/11/2011 10:45:00 AM
Like the rhythm and flow to this one..It seems to sing..Enjoyed reading this morn...Your comments are uplifting..Sara
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Date: 3/28/2011 9:31:00 AM
This is lovely and lyrical, Jack. I enjoyed reading this!
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Date: 3/7/2011 11:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in Debbie Guzzi's contest Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/4/2011 11:09:00 AM
I take it Sappho became the tenth muse, Jack. My muse sometimes gets lost -- I wonder if Sappho freelances for poets. Congratulations on your success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/4/2011 6:30:00 AM
Congrats Jack on your HM in Debbie's contest with this brilliant entry luv.. enjoy your very special honor and happy weekend too...
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