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Patron Goddess of the So-called Shallow Sluts

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Patron Goddess of the So-called Shallow Sluts

We mold ourselves after her,
One who rose from the sea
Irresistible to men and gods.
She brings swans
Out of ugly ducklings,
And we, in turn,
With faces that could
Unleash an armada
Arouse war out of love.
(It’s not our fault:
She does enjoy his company.)
Some say our glamour
And multiple consorts
Hide our insecurity,
But we’re proud
Like our goddess
Of our ability to love
(And lust) freely
And our golden proportions
That we work hard to maintain
In a quest for immortality.
You may think it’s all for naught,
But it is her form,
Not one of the Nine,
That inspires artists.
Written Fall 2012
Honorable Mention in the Ode to Olympians, Fall 2012 contest - www.tapestryofbronze.com/OdeAp…

This was the third goddess poem I wrote for the Tapestry of Bronze's contest.  I decided to make this about attractive women who get accused of being shallow and slutty because they get a lot of attention from guys.  I used to think that, but I learned how misogynistic that was and I hope I can make amends through both my writing and my actions in my daily life.
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