TEMPTATION: A NEW DIRECTION
aromatic charm
of bay leaves in a breeze
first evening kiss
ever the moon
a plucked bud opens to bloom
red petaled rose
butterfly wings
this freedom of scalloped flights
in passion's play
yield to the wind
wild grasses sway to the mood
of meadow colours
this cup
drink of its satiety
pledge of love
Pandora's peek
never a prayer of regret
only a new path
© gillena cox 2019
#Process Note: Pandora's Box - a legend
The god Prometheus stole fire from heaven to give to the human race, which originally consisted only of men. To punish humanity, the other gods created the first woman, the beautiful Pandora. As a gift, Zeus gave her a box, which she was told never to open. However, as soon as he was out of sight she took off the lid, and out swarmed all the troubles of the world, never to be recaptured. Only Hope was left in the box, stuck under the lid. Anything that looks ordinary but may produce unpredictable harmful results can thus be called a Pandora's box.
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This poem is so lovely, Gillena, such beautiful images.
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Beauitful and interesting images.
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"Pandora's peek" Yes..
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Who would not give in to the wind? A butterfly, an aroma, me ...
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Pandora was only a tool of the Greek gods. As for Hope thank heavens she stayed I am sure we all have needed her over the years. Great poem Gillena.
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Yeah, Hope helps us bear the pain. Love the beautiful imagery all over the poem.
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Such beautiful imagery in this poem, Gillena!💖💜
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Gorgeous...but the first one is my favourite! Awesome....
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Gillena, that last part of the sequence might be my favorite piece by you ever. Not just because it reads beautifully, but because I believe the words. Yum!
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Beautiful sequence.
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Your poem is a beautiful sequence, indeed. I couldn't decide which stanza I love more, they all so full of striking imagery. Thank you for the gift of words!
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These are all wonderful, Gillena. Love that first one!
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Published at Daily Haiga an edited journal of contemporary & traditional haiga - June 3, 2020
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