The Parting of Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere (1874) albumen print 34.8 x 28.6 cm. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
You will know my name
As betrayal, infamy
Great love forsaken for greater passion
And a hidden intimacy
Remembered in myth and legend
And by scholars here discussed
As though this did not happen
To just people, to just us
Songs will be written
Of my folly and shame
Magic and ambition
Are sad heralds to blame
Remembered in the hearts of those
That never knew us, never will
Recalled in bitter tears
And the blood here spilled
I was sister to the moon
And he the dazzling sun
I bled passion but did not know
What we’d begun
And what choice in any case
In the world of mythology?
One must take the dark queen’s part
To let the story be.
(c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved
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It’s interesting how often Guinevere is shown as pure and loyal to Arthur.
Yes, very interesting, I tend to just think of her as human and flawed like the rest of us LOL…fascinating myth on many levels… 🙂
Definitely. It never gets old seeing retellings of it too.
Well, they didn’t call him Lance-a-lot for nothing.
LOLOL!! 🙂 🙂
Just finished a run in Camelot (Merlin) so enjoyed this muchly
Cool, thank you!! 🙂 🙂
She and Ophelia may be the two most examined and yet ultimately misunderstood figures in history of literature and arts. Beautifully done.
Thanks so much Ionia!! 🙂 🙂
the legends of arthur and all of the characters within, are my favorite tales. wonderful poem.
Thanks so much!! 🙂 🙂
This revised evaluation follows a different path and offers original insight. Expressed as only helenvalentina can, it is written in stylish terms with vocal finesse matched to the tone and pace. I am greatly impressed by this reconsideration of the classic story.
Thank you so much Mike, that is so generous!! 🙂 🙂
This is wonderfully written, Sis!! Loved it. 🙂 xxxx
Thank you, I love the Arthurian legend, it’s so rich!! 🙂 🙂
Love this Sis… miss you tons xxx
Thanks Roxi – miss you too! Hope all is going well!! 🙂 Did you see I finally published my first novel? 🙂 🙂
gonna be purchasing one in the next week. congrats Sis xxxxx
Oh thank you, that’s so kind! I hope you enjoy it! Take care, dear Sis 🙂 xxx
Nice!!!
Thank you!! 🙂 🙂
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