Tag: mythology
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Speed and jewels
She my steering wheel unto road’s ignoble end Odometer bubbling over triplicate sixes, going so fast I miss it I, missile Reagan how I ride a steel horse, steel-driving man My wrist like three, Mjolnir in hand My draupnir breeds orichalks, doubling band of Andvari With diamantine fascination Equal in facet’s quantity Equal in longevity…
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Dark woods, Dante vanquished
Last night having supped With a modest cup proposed to compose My plans were soon scuppered by an interloper’s arrival Wind which kind ructions Blusterful cheeks bearded Boreas all mustered A casement closed at the latch explodes open Fumbling ecstasy, mumbling vexation chasing pages across the room Pages full of heretofore unseen quotations Solicitations to…
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Goddess milk
Dressed as mortals might but could never Dressed as and of the sea Troy-bound triremes odyssey across bluegreen dress Eastgoing westfromers foamgoing Her skin the white horses decreasing to diminution At the lapping enfolding shore, where beachcombers Stow cuttlefish bones periwinkle shells in shawls and sodden burlaps Occident’s orient, backward’s front Facade of the willingly…
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Plug
Text my plug about tonight’s bag Replies “Fresh out bro” Meet me tonight under the bridge, Frusciante Rush on the radio Rush on me out the door Bullrushes lining the spine of the Royal Canal Asylum seekers cuddling for warmth in the bushes. Light and constant pushing, Rush inconstancy of constant alteration, Nation’s terrain is…
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Faded face in a freize
A frieze’s face faded, a Nessus, some equine ancient Taking hands patiently recommending themselves Prying healing and divine benefit. Splitting hairs Daylight’s destriers slaughtered carelessly Kingship and horseblood.
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