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Hyacinthian Dream--after Ovid
by JCA
When earth-born dreams betokened
the wanton eyes of Olympus
Apollo answered
something deep within him.
Here, instinct-bearing flesh
-- blossom of intimacy --
slakes the longing.
'Midst shadowing depths
of twilight seduction,
they burn for each other.
Dwelling at his lips
the constant moans
adorn the grass --
portents in purple and white.
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