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NaPoWriMo

Athena Digitized

A poem about a modern day Athena

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Caro Henry
Apr 30, 2024
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Here we go! This poem is the last one of the NaPoWriMo 2024 challenge to write a poem a day in April. This is the prompt for April 30:

Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem in which the speaker is identified with, or compared to, a character from myth or legend.

In a bustling city's maze, I navigate with purpose,
Like Athena, wisdom whispers in the chaos. 

Technology hums in my hands, a shield of knowledge,
My mind sharp, my strategies swift in the digital battlefield. 

Among skyscrapers, I stand tall, a modern goddess,
Guiding lost souls with algorithms, a beacon in the data storm. 

In the realm of code, I weave intricate patterns,
Crafting solutions with precision, a creator in the virtual realm. 

In the silence of algorithms, I find solace,
A digital temple where thoughts crystallize.

In the glow of screens, I seek enlightenment,
Unraveling mysteries with keystrokes, a modern oracle.

The city's heartbeat syncs with my own,
A symphon…

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