Is there anything more tragic than love that is not returned? Shakespeare was the master of capturing “unrequited love.” With this poem, that theme is explored with a post-modern take on the Apollo and Daphne myth… with a sprinkling of Chaucer for you other lit nerds like me.
**DIGITALLY REMASTERED** Please take the time to listen to the amazing movie-like narration by my friend Simon Howard on Twitter. Brings the poem to life magnificently!
When she wants to end it, she really ends it!!! Awesome mix of authors there!!! Perfectly written as always!!! Your talent amazes me, PS! You are just a natural at poetry! You will definitely go down on history as a phenomenal poet! I will get to say I knew you when you first began sharing your poetry.
PS!!! HAHAHA. Aww c’mon. Now I’m blushing. Very sweet. And waaaay too kind. Thank you so much. 🍷
Excellent! Really enjoyed that. Headstrong is exactly the right description of her!
Thanks, my friend! So pleased you liked it. This was a very fun poem to write.