The Virgin of Virgo presents the Seed and the branch.
Libra represents the Price for the Stash.
Scorpio reminds us of the fight with the Enemy.
Sagittarius represents the Soldier of pride and pity.
Capricornus the gift of abundant life.
Aquarius the Waters from distant heights.
Pieces the reproducers of Redeemers.
Aries the Lamb binding the deceiver.
Taurus the Ruler sneaking up from behind.
Gemini the Marriage and enemy trodden down.
Cancer the possession and reunion of Father and next of kin.
Leo the King ruling the Serpents bitter end.
Immortalized there in the Trevi,
Poseidon and his wondrous steed;
these legendary beasts of the waters
gallop the ocean forever free.
Ancestry of the charmer sea horse
forever pulling a gods’ chariot;
noble they grace heraldic armor,
gallant specters swimming free.
With flailing flukes they do serve,
part fish, part horse mounts of Nereid;
eyes of spirit see the silver chariot,
on the waves of a glistening sea.
Reflected high up in the heavens,
Hippocampi hide among the stars;
for in constellation of Capricornus
these creatures will forever reside.
8-25-2021
August 2021 NA's Poetry Contest
Constance La France
YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITE Contest
Received N/A Judged 8-4-2021
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