Equinox passed: (a pause so slight
if you blink you could miss it entirely.)
Persephone has not yet returned to Demeter:
Hades is frozen with grief at her leaving,
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It is those that visit the underworld..that can re-serface with new perspectives and enrichment. Hugh this poem was educational, unique and original, not one cliche, creative, and godly exciting with mythstery..lol.. Truly a fantastic poem. :)
Entrancing writing, Hughy. As a child, I was absolutely fascinated by mythical stories. Your poem here has succeeded in re-awakening this very sense of fascination in me. Thank you, then. With warmth, Gina.
It is thanks to wonderful work like this that these stories never lose their powers of enchantment. I liked your concern for Persephone too - I feel her pain is often overlooked in favour of her mothers. Amazing poem, Hugh, well done. Hugs Anna xxx