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In ancient Greece there was an oracle,
World famous as the most viable -
Source of information of the inevitable,
For supplicants on the grounds, unstable.
A temple was erected to the god Apollo,
At the location where the processions would go
To consult the High Priestess, Pythia,
Clad in a serpent that today invades Florida.
It was said that she would hiss the words,
In sibilant hexameters that were preserved by scribes,
And later interpreted by the knowing lords,
To open eyed recipients, at the end of long rides.
Some of the questions pertained to brides,
Some were in regard to a potential journey,
Some perhaps could not easily be described.
All were deeply personal and equally worthy.
Although there were supposed usages of drugs,
Lascivious orgies, blood rituals, pagan gods,
Mystery religions, monuments in mountainous ascendency,
What I find most interesting and magically
Is that the questions/answers came in the form of poetry.
Published 9th Jul 2021
Author's Note
Exploring the connection between poetry and the Oracle at Delphi.
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9th Jul 2021 1:56pm
There is witchcraft a foot 🧹 🐈⬛ i enjoyed this poem as It lends hand to facts and Mystery.
Well done C 👍🏻
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Jackie xo
Well done C 👍🏻
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Jackie xo
9th Jul 2021 2:48pm
I greatly appreciate your response to this content, Ms. Broomie. :))
It occurs to me to go on a poetic exploration of the "mystery schools" of different cultures and time periods.
It occurs to me to go on a poetic exploration of the "mystery schools" of different cultures and time periods.
9th Jul 2021 5:51pm
A temple was erected to the god Apollo,
At the location where the processions would go
To consult the High Priestess, Pythia,
Clad in a serpent that today invades Florida.
Some of my favorite lines in this epic musing..
Excellent
At the location where the processions would go
To consult the High Priestess, Pythia,
Clad in a serpent that today invades Florida.
Some of my favorite lines in this epic musing..
Excellent
10th Jul 2021 12:21pm
Thank you Numen. I feel that the stanza, which you cite, buttressed the entire write. It was tricky for me and the choice was made. I greatly appreciate your keen eye.
9th Jul 2021 5:58pm
I enjoy this very much dearest poet
I've longed believed poetry a secret language only gifted to some
even in music I find myself trying to crack the codes or hidden meanings
in any case this is what your writing made me think of...
great write...
I've longed believed poetry a secret language only gifted to some
even in music I find myself trying to crack the codes or hidden meanings
in any case this is what your writing made me think of...
great write...
10th Jul 2021 12:24pm
9th Jul 2021 7:56pm
Oh bravo! Very much enjoyed the form and rhyme; but, mostly the mysticism and mythical quality of this write. That ending is fabulous and so apropo!
10th Jul 2021 12:25pm
