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We are celibate in our servitude,

attempting to achieve...

parallels of latitude.



We stoke the sacred fires,

all the while enhancing...

your desires.



We are creatures of mythology,

tending the hearth...

transcending theology.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Vestal virgins of Roman mythology were celibate during thier servitude.  Good idea.

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©8 January 2001 - 6:00am — toobuena
26 September 2003 - 3:44pm — michael
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This poem sounds as well in silence as it does aloud. Great word usage.

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — John Mazur (not verified)
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And we are who? Or again: This poem means what?

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — Douglas Lazard (not verified)
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Geneva ; I found this piece of work to be very sensual and flowing, like fine wine. A wonderful work of art. Congradulations on your two fine works in the Top Ten !! Peace and Love and Happy Holidays !!! Dougie

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — AsiD ReiGN (not verified)
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Impressive command of verse, I enjoyed this peice quite a bit. Thank you for the chance to hear it. AsiD

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — gentle
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A very interesting history lesson, indeed. Sort of trends toward the convent sisters of the Christian religion. Wonderful insight. Nice one. Amy

Gentle is the night♥

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — ladydp2000
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Hello Geneva, Very cool and nice poem, I like the way you use words in this poem....with such force in the lines...and so moving and flowing...I will read more of your poetry in the future....I like this poem a lot kid.Take care now, and have a wonderful day and Happy Holidays to you.Sincerely. My best wishes to you. Your friend in poetry. Dorian (Lady)

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — Melvin Lee (not verified)
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Oh yeah, a really different style to the first TOpten piece, Geneva,, Smilesz. Tiltillating and awe-inspiring this poem...and i like mythology as well, especially on Greek's and Roman's...

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — The Hook (not verified)
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Ver nice indeed...quite the contrast to your other Top Ten poem....is this combination a commentary on "good versus better"? LOL...either way, a fine job has been performed!!! I did like the simple, yet elegant style in this, and the calm, easy flow, while heightening the senses at the same time..well done!!!!

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — jonfeb
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sacred fires, surely!

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — Deborah Russell (not verified)
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Congratulations on making the Top Ten...this was appealing and on a subject i like to write about on occasion...

9 January 2001 - 6:00am — Rachelle Wiegand (not verified)
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What a beautiful poem and subject! the fact that they were virgins makes them so much more appealing, I think. Like passion and sensuality being bottled up or something. I love mythology and believe in it. Obviously, you do too :) This is a gorgeous piece, Geneva. A piece of art. Put it proudly in your portfolio! A very enjoyable poem to read~ Inspiring!