Poem -
Bellerophon
A man defined by fell and deadly deeds
Yet tame enough to tame so fell a beast
To violently encounter vision’s feast
Relinquishes his name, desires, needs:-
A serpent’s end gave flight to lyric steed
The mounted sabre, bent to fame’s increase,
though forged for sanguine work of thought’s release
bites hard on whet-stone of chimeric greed.
The lion’s roar can dull the brightest flame
The serpent bore too many thoughtless sons
The goatherd’s godhead clamours to enslave
that heart and head which bear a stranger’s name.
And yet, by gadfly’s sting is he undone
Dismounted, bound to grief ~ but gains no grave.
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Comments
WOW!! Jason You have exceeded yourself here, You have condensed this whole story into such a fantastic sonnet. I love it! You are a very talented poet and writer. Your wording is always impeccable and your poetry so distinctively yours alone..
These two lines paint this poetic picture perfectly , the image is just beautiful and very fitting
LoveÂ
Lorna xx
Thank you so much, Lorna.
I am overwhelmed by your reaction to this. I love Greek mythology...always have...so glad you enjoyed this one.
J xxx
Hello Jason...
Brilliant and gorgeous!Â
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs...
sparrowsongÂ
Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it.
J ;)
Hi  J  A Wonderful Piece I know the story well ofÂ
Bellerophon who rode Pegasus and killed the ChimeraÂ
Your poem  enhanced the mythical tale
with fantastic imagery and original phrasingÂ
A true work of art my friend Great write pinned!
Best wishes Debs xx
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Thank you so much, Debs.
J x
Hey J....Told you before and...No one does it better when it comes to Sonnets...You'd never dissapoint me....of this I'm sure...Well done
Thank you, Rose.
I shall endeavour to live up to your (perhaps too) high expectations.
J x
My Dear Friend Jason,
Oh our dear Bellerophon
You have fought the beast and somehow won
The Lions roar did scare you not
What got your goat were the serpent tail spots
For they were supposed to mesmerize you
While Chimera Bellerphon slew
But this "Tail" has a happy climax
For the beast fell to your axe
Peace and love,
Larry xxx
My dear Larry,
So sorry it's taken me this long to reply...an unforgivable oversight on my part!
I have no idea where you find the time, much less the creative energy, to not only write and post your own work...but also to respond to other people's poetry with a considered verse of your own!
Howsoever you manage it...I'd ask you to keep it up...it is very much appreciated.
your friend & fan,
J ;)
My Dear Friend Jason,
Time's not of essence
Inspired by the greatness
My pen glides with ease
Peace and Love, My Brother,
Larry xxx
WOW Jeson what a great poem you are a great writer I wish I could write like this I would have to realy think hard about it but to write like this I know it would never come out as great as your poems
Thank you, Greg.
That's very kind of you to say.
J ;)