Calliope, Queen of Chorus
Poppies’ Greek Mythology Prompts
Pray tell us who
in distant past
was crowned
‘Queen of
Poetry,
Song…
all things musical’.
Calliope,
eldest Muse
of nine sisters…
Greek goddesses all.
Calliope,
effortlessly eloquent in poetry
transformed rhyme into song
with trumpet in hand,
melded wondrous words
with melody.
Calliope’s,
harmonious singing
futilely contested by many
sadly attested by King Pierus of Thessaly…
His daughters’ challenge ended
tragically in defeat
punished by Calliope,
turned into magpies
forever warbling tunes so sweet.
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Along with melodious magpie song
Calliope’s name continues to live on
to this very day at Emu Park
where playful sea breezes have a lark
whistling through fluted pipes
hauntingly serenading that golden coast.
To Calliope song, let’s raise a toast.
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I have to read up on these I don't know. Great poetry.
I love the ending especially! Congrats on top story Angie🩵
Amazing. I am so glad she lives on!
Wow, this was gorgeous Angie!! Congrats on Top Story!!
Awesome!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!❤️❤️💕
Good work
Beautiful work, Angie; congratulations on your top story!
This is beautiful
What a fabulous entry and worthy top story
An excellent tribute, your top story is most deserved. 👏👏👏
Myth and melody blend beautifully here. You’ve given Calliope the voice she deserves—graceful, timeless, and strong. A lyrical tribute to the muse of muses.
Congratulations on your Top Story 🥧
Wahoo!!! Great poem, Angie, and well done on getting a Top Story award.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is both amusing and educational, Angie, I loved it!
I'm still going to choose her, but you have me rethinking my whole strategy!
Love how you progressed from the myth to a modern point of legacy! Emu Park sounds wildly fun! Well done, Angie!
A lovely tribute to the queen of the muses, Angie!
Methinks Calliope muse may have inspired this one! Well wrought, Angie, to borrow Rommi’s phrase!
The patron saint of Vocalites. Well done!
Wonderful bit of writing, Angie! I enjoyed reading this!
My mind sang this like an opera piece, haha! But I'm so glad you wrote another one (another masterpiece!) 😁 I don't much about Calliope, but I know a bit more now, lol. You're definitely a secret genius on Greek Mythology, Angie! I hope your daughter approved of this one.
I love how you wove myth, music, and even a bit of Queensland into it.
Gosh this was so beautiful! Hauntingly serenading, I especially loved that!
Exquisite work!