Short Lesbos Poems
Short Lesbos Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Lesbos by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Lesbos by length and keyword.
Devils Soul
on fire
devout in terror
within the religious he hides
no rules does he abide
anger bubbles
he preaches
no love to expose
his vacation cabin
the island of Lesbos...
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Categories:
lesbos, art, christian, hate, judgement, myth, philosophy, religion,
Form:
Free verse
Sappho's Climb
SAPPHO'S CLIMB
Is this Sappho to whom i speak
Bride of Lesbos with the low forbidden voice
She climbs the rocky mountains dangerous peak
Calls in the blue daughters of twilight to rejoice
in the bursting spring. She brings her songs and lyre
Delights the camping soldiers with the fire
Bold call-- vibrates soldierly repressed desires
Sirens yearn --bid most valiant heroes return
Desert-- slaves to familiar arms that hold them til they burn...
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Categories:
lesbos, education, introspection, life, music, nature,
Form:
Rhyme Royal