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Muscular son of Sparta,
O boy of surpassing beauty.
It was you who ensnared the affections
of Shining Apollo of the silver bow.
His love you happily requited,
O man of strength and will.
It was you who leaned the arts
of Far-shooting Apollo on that discus field.
The jealousy of winds you inspired,
O unhappy one of two lovers.
It was you who scorned the advances
of Zephyrus in favor of your Lord Apollo.
Retribution had to be taken,
O star-crossed beloved of the Bright one.
It was you the discus came for
Thrown off its course by highest wind.
Despairing son of Zeus,
O Lord of surpassing beauty.
It was you whose heart was broken
As your own thrown disc cracked the skull
of your lover Hyacinthus.
Not all was lost that fateful day,
O creator of things fair and delightful.
It was you who made a mortal son of Lykrugos
immortal with your art,
his petals anew you stained with tears:
Ai, Ai.
Alas, alas, my love.
- by Lykeios Orizontas |
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- | Submitted on 10/02/2009 |
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- Title: Ballad for Hyacinth
- Artist: Lykeios Orizontas
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Description:
This is a poem I dedicated to one of my Gods, Apollo and one of his male lovers. I'd like to clarify that I do NOT usually enjoy depictions of homosexuality in writing, but I felt that tas this is in honor of my diety my own feelings can be put aside somewhat. I hope you'll enjoy it more than anything!
I don't really expect to win anything and am not trying to.
All credit can go to the Muses and Apollo for their inspiration. - Date: 10/02/2009
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