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Contests : Wergle Flomp Free Poetry Contest : Past Winners : 2004 : S.L. Pierrotti
ODE ON A GRECIAN FORMULA
Oh sacred libation of Narcissian (sp?) splendor,
From thee I reattain, through unpretentious market vendor,
Ebon locks once lost, that now renewed, quickly reengender,
And mend penis-vital connections with youth, once hindered.
The empowering single application of sanctified unction
More than libido-enhancing Viagra restores function.
The stygian night of repellent, slack-bellied age has flown,
The withered renewed! The palsied limb now rises on its own!
Lo, the Elysium of youthful, sweat-scented bodies beckons,
Upon the sacred vessel of efficacious deception your servant reckons!
Oh, formula of the gods, to your humble supplicant, I pray, bestow
The raven wings of Adonis above, the might of Jupiter's member below,
Enough to bring an eternal Olympian festival of adolescent sex,
If not, I'll try some botox next.
Sent as a joke to Poetry.com,
this poem won third prize in the 2004 Wergle Flomp parody poetry contest sponsored by Winning Writers.
Author S.L. Pierrotti received a cash prize of $57.95.
About S.L. Pierrotti
I have done technical writing and grant writing off and on through the years and published a couple of nonfiction pieces in minor publications.
Although I truly love great literature, I only write poetry for fun, more for the love of playing with words than out of any desire (or ability!)
to create real art. I love haikus.
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