Proserpine (poem) by Jane Rodway on AuthorsDen

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Proserpine by Jane Rodway Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Not rated by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan Based on the Dante Gabriel Rossetti painting of the same name- 1877
A single pomegranate cut open, its flesh the color of my lips. Only six seeds, temptation clutched in my fingers. Only six months, Hades my home, then a return to earth. Pluto has gained all he desires from my mouth wrapped around this firm fruit. Shadows plan for my dark days in the underworld. The sunlight reminds me of pleasant days to come. I am at peace with this, at peace with my choice to bite from life, and chew on its pink flesh. Adonis, the growing ivy steals the days with its slow crawl over the walls of my lonely heart.

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Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)	4/29/2004

I love this one too Michelle.




Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson	4/29/2004

Wonderful! I love this!




Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner	4/28/2004

(((michelle))) beautiful, visually stunning verse--well done thank you for your kind review--just e-mailed you (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)




Reviewed by Mr. Ed	4/28/2004

I am at peace with this, at peace with my choice to bite from life, and chew on its pink flesh. Wonderful words, Michelle!




Reviewed by Tinka Boukes	4/27/2004

Stunning poetry Michelle!! Love Tinka




Reviewed by E T Waldron	4/27/2004

Michele this is stunning! the images are glorious! Incredible descriptive work! Kudo's!




Reviewed by Rebekah Rosie Lang	4/27/2004

Beautiful! Your imagery is wonderful! BRAVA!




Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain	4/27/2004

A very fine write - wonderful prose!




Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)	4/27/2004

You sure makes the painting come to life, makes me want to view the painting. The only painting I understand is when I decorate:))