Daver Austin Poet Free verse

Two From the Sibyl - By David Austin

POSEIDON

Sleep, Lord Poseidon,
Deep, everlasting sleep,
While sailors watch with bated breath.

Old planking creaks –
The pitiable splintering sound –
Old planking creaks.

Old sailor,
Splintery-kneed old sailor,
Keeps his watch,

With ever a thought of life’s futility,
Down deep,
Where dolphins stay.

But Lord Poseidon never sleeps,
And dolphins play….and play.



HERMES

Young wears the winged sandals,
     holds the winged staff.
When old has cried, “Lost spring!”
     young laughs in the verdant bush,
And will dance at wedding and wake alike.

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Fabiyas M V October 27, 2012 at 7:47 AM It is penned as a classic,Daver.What you had to say said beautifully. Fabiyas M V October 27, 2012 at 7:48 AM sorry for the spelling error in name while I typed,David

Andrea Dietrich October 24, 2012 at 4:15 PM hahaha, what you said about cats!! Daver,since having to give my cat away with her awful habit, I sure do miss her. If I lived nearby you, I'd love to see what kinds of cats you had! maybe I could get one but we still need to get rid of the carpet the old cat destroyed because I am afraid a new cat would pick up the scent and start abusing that basement floor as well!

Joe Maverick October 24, 2012 at 12:24 PM Enjoyed my visit to read this "'timeless classic you have shown us Daver.. Thank you Joe..)

Elizabeth Wesley October 23, 2012 at 1:39 PM Mythology that finds its place in the present. These old guys have been around forever, just needed you to give them a face lift and you did a great job; Love, Lizzie

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2012 at 7:03 AM Very nice, Daver. Love that part about dolphins still playing as Poseidon remains (but never sleeps). And the image of "young" laughing in the verdant bush!