Saturday, 14 February 2015

Persephone Returns - a poem by Chris Zachariou

An intimate portrayal of Hades and Persephone's love, echoing themes of transition and renewal in Greek Mythology Poems.The myth of Persephone
Hades and Persephone | Tatiana Barbesolle

The first day of spring—
purple hyacinths on the doorstep
bread and wine on our table.

At night, she lies on our bed
half-dressed in white and black lace.
The ease of old lovers—
breath to breath, body to body
again and again and again,

Later, I watch her sleep.

A sigh is dancing on her lips
and suddenly I panic.
A green mist rises
and the scent of pomegranate fruit
hangs heavy in the air
I know now she will leave me again.

September is knocking at the door.

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