Ye Great Goddesses and Water Nymphs of Old

Ye Great Goddesses And Water Nymphs Of Old

Tis not of your sweet beauty I do now write
ye great goddesses and water nymphs of old.
Rather your images in poetic,fanciful flight
of chaste virtue and your beauty I am sold.


Poets have graced thee in power of flight
be it in the air or in clear water ye flee.
By grace of day you hold off chill of night
Mystical flying images bring poetry from me.


Wherein bluest ocean waves my mind embrace
there rests tales and odes written to you.
I plead ignorance of all virtues of grace
Yet in humble poetic verse give ye your due.


Your fame now rests in hearts oceans deep
with joy found in your tales poetically told.
Dream of your all,mind now restful in sleep
And long for your touch,be it ever so bold.


Sweet nymphs, may your grace forever shine
these mortal hearts long to again to see.
Your water dancing in morn's light so fine
as we desire just a gentle touch from thee.


Tis not of your sweet beauty I do now write
ye great goddesses and water nymphs of old.
Rather your images in poetic,fanciful flight
of chaste virtue and your beauty I am sold.

Robert J. Lindley, 10-24-2015

Note- Dedicated to Andrea, whose advice about
my writing in classic poetry form I now present 
my answer in this mixed verse version. 
Thanks Andrea.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 10/25/2015 10:35:00 AM
Thanks for the dedication, my friend. Though all I did was tell you what you already knew: that you LOVE writing this way and this is how you want to write, so whether old style or new, you have to please yourself! Wonderful poetic flow!
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Date: 10/25/2015 7:30:00 AM
Fabulous poetry. This piece flows with such ease and grace. Really enjoyed the subject matter too.
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