The Modern Hercules
04.30.09
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Sweat made my calloused hands slippery,
against the metal bars upon my chest.
These brows were knit so rough and tightly,
rusted worn out irons lay – abreast.
Deep breaths of solid desperation,
each toned arm and leg engulfs mass – yet.
Clenched teeth counted endless repetitions,
glorious pain aches muscles to forget.
Singing one to eight and eight to one,
I pose with conceited vanity.
Mirrors faced this body of a demon,
beamed a proud tired smile in memory.
Others strive – this sculptured perfection,
but none so desire this as much as me.
My day as the majestic scion,
I’ll show this form, for the world to envy.
About the author: Zorlone
Zorlone, an anagram of my name. A title fitting to this blog of mine. Words are created every time such as blogs created online. This site will showcase thoughts translated into words. Dream. Create. Inspire. Follow me in Twitter @Zorlone or visit me too at 140 Flash Fiction.
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this is a funny picture along with it
i really liked the poem and what it had to say.. that hard body perfection is definitely illustrated here.
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An interesting piece… these lines say it all…
“Others strive – this sculptured perfection,
but none so desire this as much as me.”
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Ah!!! I so love the intensity of this one!!! Great job!!! I never expected you to write a poem of this kind. It appeals more to me like a song. Keep writing!!!
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I find it very admirable that you would do this for a friend. Nice job on promoting his work.
-Izzy
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Hello Floreta,
The picture is a spur of the moment thing. A body of a demon but it wouldn’t look like a savage beast or a picture from a horror film.
Thanks!
Z
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Robin,
This was inspired by my frustration in working out. Although, I have just started going to the gym, I felt that I should have some deeper passion in what I do. Unfortunately, all the passion I have is in my poetry and wishful thinking.
Thanks!
Z
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AJ,
This was partly inspired by one of your poems. Seeing life in the eyes of a different being. In this case, a super powered and buffed demon.
Thanks!
Z
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Hey Izzy,
You mean dragonblogger? Yup, the campaign above is for him. The least I can do in return for his “mention” of my site and name after each WOOF contest.
By the way, you are doing pretty well with your writing instructions. he he he. I’ve been practicing them too.
Thanks!
Z
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Hello Z,
I am tongue-tied with the amazing and undulating words of this poem. I would choose your poem any day, against John Keats. You have meticulously gleaned the quiddity of your being a poet, and it shows in every line. Words are inappropriate to pay a paean to your poem. I salute you “anak”! Bravo!
Wow! John Keats!?!
Uhm, thanks i guess… Well, I am hundreds of pages of brilliant poems away from reaching even the glory of his shaddow. I am just a doctor comfortably translating my thoughts into poetry.
Your appreciation for my poem showed in the last sentence. Ladies and gentle-readers, I would like to introduce you to my mentor in blogging, poetry, and all other sorts of creative writing – Ms. JenaIsle.
Z
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What a wonderful piece and excellent use of word painting.
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Thanks Dr. Lauren! You are very much welcome in my blog.
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The poem fits well with Hellboy’s picture, the poem almost fits his personality and presence too.
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Thanks Justin!
I really ran out of ideas what to put here.
By the way, good luck with your poetry blog contest. I hope you win!
Z
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Very clever, doc. Not sure if I envy, though.
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I know what you mean. We should be thankful for what we have, but this particular person in the poem wants perfection to the highest form. Of course, this type of perfection is not humanly possible, thus, Hellboy.
I’m glad you liked this one.
Thanks!
Z
Very nice!!! So much passion, desire and drive!! Very inspiring!
-Alex
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Hi Alex,
I try to have a positive side to all my poems the best I can. I’m glad you saw that from this poem. Thank you!
Z
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The image look scary.
This poem reminds me of everyone I know who are crazy toning their muscles…
Congratulations for this piece, Z.
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Yup, some people build work out so hard that they are scary to look at.
Thanks Webbielady
Z
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yup, Z. but i like Batista u’know… i also like john cena and rey mysterio… know these muscular guys?
:-E
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