East of the Sun

by Michael D Nalley   Sep 15, 2006


East of the sun west of the moon
Eros dancing to a different tune
Daughters of Zeus are the muses
The legends that language abuses

Heavenly myths search for a home
From ancient Egypt, Greece to Rome
Immortal creatures of celestial birth
Doomed divinities descending to earth

Malevolently mating with mankind
Only to prove that their love is blind
Born from Chaos Eros entered our Psyche
Discovering what erotic love was like

Look what that mad angel has done
West of the moon east of the sun
Teachers teach while preachers preach
Our desires are just out of reach

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  • 13 years ago

    by Jess

    Great poem.
    I really enjoyed reading it.
    Take care

  • 13 years ago

    by yogi73

    I love that is poem is so different from most of what is on this site...not some 13-16 yr. old pining away their heart, as their world is so bleak and hopeless...anyhow.

    East of the sun west of the moon - great opening line...good rythym to the whole poem. great topic and interesting read. your going on my favs list

  • 13 years ago

    by Orlando Murcia

    Great Work

  • 13 years ago

    by Poet Keen

    I like the way U write ...

  • 17 years ago

    by Italian Stallion

    Very nicely written. I liked it. The facts through out were good. The flow and the structure like always were outstanding. You are truely a great poet, keep up the great work.

    Peace, Joe

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