Leda, Later (Melissa Green)

Leda, Later by Melissa Green

I assume Leda in the title is the same Leda from Greek mythology and Yeat's poem, Leda and the Swan. Leda is raped by a god and bears children who go on to rule.

I like this poem for sort of taking away the mythic and god-like stature of much of her story and returns Leda to an old woman, watching the tide, reflecting on her life and her place.

I don't know much Greek mythology, but whenever we talked about it in school, the focus was always on the divine. I like hearing more about the side of the story.

Favorite line: "I am an old woman writing poetry. / I never wanted intimacy with gods"