The Peacock and the Eyes of Argus
Eyes of Argus
hundredfold
with giant strides
once sent to watch
lured off to sleep,
swift Hermes' sword.
And here you trail
vainglory, slain
preserving mythic
casualties of jealousy
wide feather-spread
by Hera's hand
forever greened
and blue to blind:
the peacock's tail,
your tale resigned.
The Peacock and the Eyes of Argus © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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Submitted: May 25, 2019