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
once a creature dwelled nearby that was
awakened by false hopes guiding sole
intending to cause harm upon him
eye misted instead of observing
the challenger's foreign tongue
ritualistic duties imposed by human law
more crucial now in the encounter
frustration masks a dismal countenance
debauching the last few moments of relations
the visage of a cyclops peering from slumber
at site of the monstrosity's arousal
a sword fell, but its sheath remained
shielding the user from spoken arrows
that pierce the hearts of men and beasts
apologies waiting upon the field of battle
frigid climate stifling movement
a cold spout waking him to forsaken solidarity
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