Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO HELEN, ON HER - TH BIRTHDAY, by JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE Poet's Biography First Line: The bounteous gods at helen's birth Last Line: Time never has come near her. Subject(s): Helen Of Troy; Mythology; Mythology - Classical | ||||||||
["Tantaeme Animis Coelestibus Irae?"] The bounteous gods at Helen's birth With gifts divine came laden; Said Venus, "She of all the earth Shall be the fairest maiden." Jove graced her with a royal mien To win each mortal's duty; Athena's gift was all unseen -- A mind to match her beauty. Each brought a boon, save one, alas! Who had not been invited; I know not how it came to pass, But Father Time was slighted. His vengeance for the sad neglect, I own, might be severer; Fair Helen gets the cut direct -- Time never has come near her. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE BOOK OF THE DEAD MAN (#11): 1. ABOUT THE DEAD MAN AND MEDUSA by MARVIN BELL THE BOOK OF THE DEAD MAN (#11): 2. MORE ABOUT THE DEAD MAN AND MEDUSA by MARVIN BELL THE BIRTH OF VENUS by HAYDEN CARRUTH LEDA 2: A NOTE ON VISITATIONS by LUCILLE CLIFTON LEDA 3: A PERSONAL NOTE (RE: VISITATIONS) by LUCILLE CLIFTON UNEXPECTED HOLIDAY by STEPHEN DOBYNS GETTYSBURG [JULY 1-3, 1863] by JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE |
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