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The Twelfth Sign (poetry)

Ruler of emotions adrift
In a stormy sea brilliant blue
Waves break frothy upon the
Shore of a fantasy isle inventive
Imagination guides your intellectual
Genius much to the delight of confidantes
Kindred spirits we await in anticipation your
Charming humorous persona forever rewarded
Your love as grand as Jupiter god of daylight sky
Weather his thunderbolt roars king of the gods your heart
Filled with compassion like Neptune god of earthquakes horses
The sea evident when he calms the storm to save Aeneas’ Trojan fleet
Waters lap softly tranquil friendships reconnect affections strengthen bonds
Intensify your talents shine lustrous emperor of passion bold nobility your forte.
Brenda Basham Dothage
June 3, 2009
Brenda Basham is an artist, author and full-time student working on a Ph.D. in Psychology. In addition to her artwork and writing, she has experience in the publishing & PR industry.
An archive of Brenda's articles is located here.
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