Demigod.

A demigod's ambivalence, 

neither here, nor there, 

enmeshed in both realms, 

a confused existence,

neither canonical, nor apocryphal,

semi-denounced by divinity,

yet given the opportunity

to hoodwink both mortals and gods;

so, at worst, a trickster on the prowl, 

but, at best, a descent of the Beyond, 

meant to liven up the Here and Now. 

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Holden Moncrieff

Sat 18th Feb 2023 02:16

These are the pertinent (yet unanswearbale?) questions, Uilleam! 😉😎

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Fri 17th Feb 2023 12:26

Half a god:
better than no god at all?
Or the best of both worlds?

Holden Moncrieff

Fri 17th Feb 2023 01:25

Thank you so much, Stephen, for your extremely kind comment, it's genuinely encouraging!
I wasn't thinking of any demigod in particular, but I'm glad the poem resonated with you enough to bring a specific character to mind! 😊

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 16th Feb 2023 07:57

This is splendid, Holden. It packs so much in - a succinct gem.
Perhaps Loge in Wagner's Ring?

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