Vignette-A Greek Myth (Sic)

Pandora,a lass with 'all gifts'
Let curiosity take her a step toofar,
When mankind's evil flew from her jar-
Only hope,inside,was to remain
Released,it's relief,to ease pain.


The myth of Prometheus/zeus/Pandora & her box
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Very interesting .
Richards Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 8:04 AM
As always....you can tell a story in the fewest of words!! The story of Pandora.....you opened her box with a great poem!!:) (ps....many many thanks, Brian, for my 2nd in your recent Tanka contest! I needed the push to write those shorter forms more often! Thank you once again. ~ Carrie
Kelly Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 6:15 AM
Mmmmm !! , a bit like their economy and the falling value of Euro !!! . Then again , things are no better , here .....
Sweetheart Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Oh this one is grand Brian.. going to my favs today .. Pandora is always interesting too me ... wonderful write... luv.. Linda-Marie.. SOUP MAIL...
A   Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 1:03 AM
Very interesting Mr. Strand thank you for sharing,..p.d.
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