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Tribute To Sappho

crimson fig blushed and ripe

jeweled in recent rain

hungry teeth pierce the flesh

to leave a scarlet stain


Author's Notes/Comments: 

Sappho's poetry talked about ripe apples and harvesters and flowers smashed on the
ground. They, of course, allude to virginity honored then lost. Dozens of
poets have followed suit, so I thought I'd add my version to the mix.

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©31 March 2001 - 6:00am — karen415
1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Meena Chopra (not verified)
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A very nice short poem. Meena

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Teresa Jacobs (not verified)
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Dear Karen, Very nice. I like this poem and the idea. I really enjoy works by Sappho. I love the entire Greek Myth thing. Anyway good poem. Hope you don't mind if I write about Sappho. I am going to read more of your poems. I'll write more later. BYE! Teresa

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Susan Collins (not verified)
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Right to the point, I liked it.

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Roz Turner (not verified)
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Hiya Cool poem.... enjoyed the read! Roz :)

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — gentle
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"Jewelled in recent rain" That line alone brings wonderful images to my mind. Wonderfully erotic & beautifully written!! Amy

Gentle is the night♥

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Ashley Hommel (not verified)
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kewl poem its unique thanks for the read lots of love ash

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — cameca8
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Excellent!

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Martin Haas (not verified)
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Yes, she loved hard. Good tribute.

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Deborah E Russell (not verified)
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Powerfully condensed! Evokes strength.

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Rachelle Wiegand (not verified)
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Karen, Just caught that you titled it~! I love it. It really is a piece to be proud of :)

1 April 2001 - 6:00am — Rachelle Wiegand (not verified)
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What about titling the piece? Sappho's Fruit or Sappho's Harvest? I like it alot.(The poem) :) Yes, fruit is a classic metaphor for virginity... Apples, cherries, banana's all ancient phallic symbols. Very poetic of you~ I love it, but do feel it would be better recieved with a title.