Monday, 25 July 2011

Of Bicycles, Gods and the Doghouse






Mars and Vulcan,
rough boys playing rough games,
riding their bikes,
shrieking, bells clanging  and brakes screeching,
up and own the long corridors of Jupiter's
workshops for the manufacture
of thunder and lightning.


Jupiter appeared,
bleary-eyed and hung over
after a long night with one of his many conquests.

By Jove, he thundered,
ear-splitting uproar of unruly youth
all but deafening him.

Send for Juno, my wife,
the companion of my years,
protector of my hearth,
warlike and fearless,
her word will end your games.

Juno, in garments of ire,
her face black with anger,
stood before Jupiter.

My lord, brother and husband,
the revels of the night
have addled your adulterer's brain.

Your tale is told as by an idiot,
full of sound and fury,
signifying nothing.

Now hold your tongue,
allow brave youth its edifying games
and you return now whence you came.
A wanton's couch is waiting
your return.

Chastened, ill-favoured, sick at heart,
Jupiter found his way to Sirius.
Move over Sir, he said,
Tonight it's me who's in the doghouse.
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38 comments:

  1. Ada Trellis25 July 2011 at 11:39

    Oh, yes! I think Caddoc may know the feeling well...

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  2. Brian Miller25 July 2011 at 11:54

    ha fun little tale friko...wonder where we get our traits just look to the gods...

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  3. Desiree25 July 2011 at 12:07

    Delightful story! Not being a man, I have no conception of sleeping in the doghouse though! I always insist on the bed :)

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  4. A Bit of the Blarney25 July 2011 at 12:22

    Descriptive!!! Nicely done! Brings a smile to my lips! Have a grand day! Cathy

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  5. Frances25 July 2011 at 13:15

    Oh Friko, you've given me a breakfast time laugh! We are still awaiting the air clearing thunderstorms hereabouts, but forecasts promise them for this evening.

    I will remember your witty tale when our sky show finally begins.

    xo

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  6. DJan25 July 2011 at 13:49

    That is a fun one, even if Jupiter is in the doghouse, he deserved it! I enjoyed it immensely.

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  7. LC25 July 2011 at 14:16

    How delightfully you have woven all these heavenly and elements together to paint a picture of a quite earthy domestic relationship!

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  8. Sue J25 July 2011 at 15:31

    A great tale. Love it!

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  9. Kay L. Davies25 July 2011 at 15:45

    Wonderful, Friko. I love the thought of Jupiter in the doghouse with the dog star. And "By Jove," he thundered, is very funny.
    By the way, I hope you saw the post I did in answer to your question about the coulee.

    —Kay, Alberta, Canada

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  10. Suze25 July 2011 at 16:19

    Friko, how lovely to lend the gods the frailty of mortals.

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  11. Pauline25 July 2011 at 16:34

    After admiring your deftness with words and images I laughed out loud at the ending. You're a delight, Friko!

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  12. jabblog25 July 2011 at 16:49

    All the above and more - I thoroughly enjoyed this.

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  13. Maggie25 July 2011 at 17:20

    Ha! Excellent magpie. : )

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  14. Reflections25 July 2011 at 17:29

    Thanks for a fabulous morning laugh, I shall be smiling throughout the day thinking back on this one.

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  15. Reena25 July 2011 at 17:44

    clever and well done!

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  16. Lolamouse25 July 2011 at 18:44

    I love it! The thought of an almighty god being put in the doghouse by his even almightier wife is just stupendous! Brava!

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  17. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson Barry25 July 2011 at 19:46

    very poetic and beautiful.

    life has lovely arrangement for all.
    blessings.

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  18. Christopher25 July 2011 at 19:46

    I expected some verbal fireworks about handlebars and handlebras, but I was gratified visually. Thankyou for an enjoyable moment.

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  19. Kay Dennison26 July 2011 at 00:37

    I'm smiling!!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. Ann Grenier26 July 2011 at 02:43

    As boisterous and compelling as the advertising poster, pulled me right in!

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  21. Susan Scheid26 July 2011 at 02:50

    Amazing what you pulled out of the magpie prompt--the title alone is priceless--and a great zinger at the end.

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  22. Glenn Buttkus26 July 2011 at 03:46

    You found a tangent classical
    in nature, and humorous in fact;
    great idea, and terrific take on
    the magpie prompt. Even the
    gods have their follies it seems.

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  23. kelvin s.m.26 July 2011 at 06:08

    ..very classy approach and the incorporation of many mythological figure makes it more tangible for me... i like it best!adorable!(:

    ~Kelvin

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  24. Anonymous26 July 2011 at 15:39

    Someone is always the monkey in the barrel, animated mannequin-like.~Mary

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  25. Elizabeth Rose Stanton26 July 2011 at 16:27

    I love how you poets can make pictures with words--lights up the brain!! :) :)

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  26. Tabor26 July 2011 at 16:31

    Very creative and fun. A great read! Congrats!

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  27. SmitoniusAndSonata26 July 2011 at 18:16

    And then Mars and Vulcan grew up , founded the Eastbourne Tyre Co. , " Vulcanisation Our Speciality" , and never looked back .
    Juno and Jupiter ? You'll have to provide their sequel ....please .

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  28. schmidleysscribblins,wordpress.com26 July 2011 at 19:04

    He was a bad bad boy. I've known a feww of those myself. Dianne

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  29. Martin26 July 2011 at 20:20

    I'm smiling, down here in Hampshire.

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  30. Vicki Lane26 July 2011 at 22:20

    Oh, well done, Friko! The doghouse indeed!

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  31. Tumblewords:26 July 2011 at 23:41

    Impressive!

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  32. Kathe W.27 July 2011 at 02:43

    very clever!

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  33. Mage27 July 2011 at 02:50

    Delightful story, and it's delightful to meet you. I shall be reading on now. Happily. :) So delighted you liked my words too.

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  34. Cloudia27 July 2011 at 02:50

    Dog Star Hotel!


    Aloha from Waikiki;


    Comfort Spiral

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    > < } } ( ° >

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  35. Manzanita27 July 2011 at 17:46

    An excellent ending for a Narcissist.

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  36. Helena29 July 2011 at 20:57

    lol.....That's our Friko!

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  37. PattyF30 July 2011 at 03:18

    Clever and delightful! A truly original take on the prompt! Love it!

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  38. J Cosmo Newbery31 July 2011 at 02:47

    That was different, thank you.

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