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









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