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Chiron
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Chiron with a young Achilles, left, from a classical painting.

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Mighty Chiron, immortal centaur of the Gods

oh great creature of exceptional goodness and wisdom

I see you shining brightly in thr night skies

like a burning amethyst in the celestial constellations

kind and compassionate patron of teaching

mythical teacher of the wondrous arts

archery, warfare, music, poetry, ethics and medicine

son of Saturn, and without flaw or fault

spotless in nature, and communicator of the crafts

wounded and afflicted by the same poisonous arrow

that brought about the demise of Achilles

you freely gave away your life and immortality

to release the wise Titan Prometheus' from his bondage

and endure his vicarious punishment

chained eternally to the mountain

and lift the rage and curse of King Zeus

the awesome Hercules weeps for you

upon the heavenly Mount Olympus

but your glory and honour will never die

you are our spiritual master and mentor

with an unalterable legacy of love

you streak in comet form

across the universe for our discerning eyes

and I align myself from this day forth

consecrated to your illustrious virtues and morals

 

Copyright by Peter Paton 2006
  

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 Reviews of "Chiron"
Reviewed by Cynthia Borris
Reviewed on May 9, 2007
Hi Peter,

You capture the power and love and make the reader want to follow the spirit of Chiron. You never disappoint when I visit.

Cynthia


Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on April 10, 2006
an excellent poetic lesson ... (learn something new everyday ... thank you)

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 10, 2006
Another fine offering Peter!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on April 10, 2006
A truly fascinating glimpse into ancient Greek mythology, Peter. I love that first graphic.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Another wonderful lesson taught by a visit to your Den, Peter. Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Very nicely done, Peter. Merci! Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Peter,

A glorious work, a masterpiece. BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
((((( Peter )))) your words just blow me away. They are so beautiful and high enlightened and your imagery in your work is, wonderfuly done and way beyond outstanding.I am so in awe of your heart, your ability as a true writer..It simply is stunning, to say the least. Your art form is rare, rare, rare, my spirit friend, rare. You know how to take the reader into the realm of what your teaching. I deeply appreciate that in an poet.Tremendous talent.Thank you dear precious angel for all your writes, comments. Your deeply precious and beautiful, Peter, you are light within. You just totaly radiate love and healing, friend. You totaly inspire and uplift me..You have no idea how they are so deeply appreciated...Anway, I will leave one more post (Poem )and then I'm taking a two week break from the Den to finish three manuscrips, plus finishing a class.

((( Hugs And Love, JoAnne )))

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Such a fine rendering of the mythological Chiron Peter! I just watched Narnia last night and this brought to mind the many archtypes
we have come to know about throughout history, that have so entertained and mystified us!Beautifully written!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Perfection in this write, sheer perfection! BRAVO, Peter; very well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Captured the Myth perfectly Peter, you speak my language my friend.

Paul;-)

Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Wonderful poetry about one of the greatest myths. Really enjoyed this!
Birgit and Roger

Reviewed by Janet Bellinger
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Excellent poem, Peter. You have captured the essence of the Chiron myth, and the importance of the Chiron archetype in our lives.

Janet

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Me too. I'm like Jerry said...just plain old ignorant of the Greek mythogical characters. I need to ask my daughter, Mariah. She is a genuis at Greek mythology. Again Peter...you educate me constantly with your writes. I'm learning more because of you.
Susan

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on April 9, 2006
Always thought of these mythical creatures as centaurs, goes to show you how much I know about da Greeks. Still, the auroa surrounding these beasts/men (some women think they are one and the same) is fasinating. Good job on this.


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