Potd, given its own thread

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Chosen - Poem Of The Day (POTD),
My poetry site today chosen was the collaboration
poem, "APHRODITE" , that Teppo Gren and I finished a few days ago.
I WROTE THE FIRST 8 VERSES HE FINISHED UP WITH THE CLOSING 6 VERSES.
IT IS A SONNET, SONNETS ARE ONLY EVER 14 VERSES.

Below is the poem and note as is posted at my home poetry site. -Tyr

"APHRODITE"

I flew to Olympus, to find its heart
armor intact against Hades' dark wrath.
At birth the power of light made its start
as Homer's ghost sent me upon my path!

Yet there I found only an empty throne
where mighty Zeus in honor firmly reigned.
So sad! For no lighted wisdom was shown.
Such that grievous and blue, my heart was pained!

The God of ancient Greece had lost its might,
surrendered sacred glory, and his crown,
Love destroyed at Aphrodite's first sight.
No escape from pain; my heart’s sorrow drown.

My fate was cursed by her passions lure,
ashen remains of a heart once so pure.

Robert Lindley & Teppo Gren ~ 29TH November 2015
Form: Sonnet

Note: Note: It was my great and sincere pleasure
collaborating with my friend Teppo Gren on this poem.
His contribution and poetic insight was truly amazing
and concluding verses astounding.
My friend, you have my sincere thanks.