As fresh and as fragrant, colored hyacinths,
That intoxicates one with heavenly scent.
So may my true,original form of artful poetry,
Bloom and blossom, escaping cells of the past.
To spring into action at each sunrised day!
Not wondering where my poetic desire be.
For truly, as a new child grows free….
And this style takes on its own shape.
I, no longer resist, creating my own fate!
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Greek Legend has it that Hyacinthus, a young
man from Greece, was beloved by Apollo.
He was teaching him how to throw the discus.
Accidentally, it hit him in the head and killed him.
Instantly!!
Out of his head, the ground soaked with his own
blood, grew the flower,named in his honor of his
Name…. Hyacinthos.
The petals were marked with “Alas”, for sorrow.!
Panagiota Romios.
Romios Poem I
“In My Own Style”
Categories:
hyacinthus, imagery, inspiration, poetess,
Form: Free verse
Eyes of violet and skin so smooth to touch
Fingers so thin yet so strong in their clutch
In the late summer wind, you are no mere man
You've tamed armies and Gods, and named cults and clans.
Strength and yet, I see how fragile you are
Brilliant as the sun, and sweet as the stars
You watched me as no one ever has before
No fear and no caution, just love to your core.
Dance with me in the cold, autumn air
Persephone descends, but we soar in our care
Deity, I am, and you, his mighty Majesty
Together, our love will bloom deep into history.
Highness, my prince, so many admire you
Mortals, Gods alike, to the nymphs of the blue
But in the winter frost, you seek only me
And I seek your brilliance that only I can see.
The flowers bloom soon, and while I will miss
How snow glows in your hair as you smile in bliss
I wish to see you amidst a field in full bloom
Your grin so bright it chases away gloom.
And I hold you amidst beauty that pales
To your grace, your words, the wind in your sails
I tell you — your beauty, it will never fade away
Even the West Wind will behold it with each passing day.
Categories:
hyacinthus, beauty, boyfriend, care, emotions,
Form: Rhyme
Pink Hyacinthus
Dark green narrow-channeled leaves
Spikes of fragrant blooms
Springtime emerging
Always brings the memories
Of loving mother
Categories:
hyacinthus, inspirational, mother, nature
Form: Haiku