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Entry for Writing Prompts 16 lines or less Poetry Contest: Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley 

  • Wisdom is not enough to calm your fears.

 

 

There is no Zeus

I'm well aware the streets aren't paved with gold
yet I still tread upon all forlorn roads,
not wise enough to see what I am told,
expecting much anew at each crossroads.

I long knew that grass is no more greener
yet I still walk across from parched to see,
wisdom will not still my inner dreamer,
for yonder may I find my own ash tree.

The monsters of my past gone from my head
yet each and every night before I sleep,
not wise enough to check beneath my bed,
so, back, in vivid dreams, they always creep.

Not wise enough to know, though child has gone,
there is no Zeus, and I am not Memnon.
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Empress Avatar
February 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Dear terry, what a clever title, got me curious to read more as i love zeus, i absolutely love the rhymes in here and flow and how youv written so many lines that are so very deeply meaningful. Especially resonated with “ I long knew that grass is no more greener yet I still walk across from parched to see, wisdom will not still my inner dreamer,” felt that!! Arent we all The same somehow, wishing hoping someday the grass will grow and flaunt greener green! pleasure reading this. Sending light
Miller Avatar
February 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Thank you so very much for your kind words and encouragement, they mean a lot and came at the right time.
Wolf Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
No Zeus and no Memnon... Right! Just De'us (God) and (Man/Manna), a thin coriander-like wafer.
Miller Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Thanks Gershon
Goldsmith Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. "Good Luck" Have a fun day as you write away..................
Miller Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Thank you Paula
Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
very nice, Terry. Now you have me worried. I don't remember writing prompts. I better go recheck that contest!
Miller Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
and then you has me worried so rechecked, thank you for the visit Andrea.
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