A Hymn to Phœbus

by Homer — a poem card from Justes Mots

A brief Homeric hymn to Phoebus Apollo honoring the god of music, poetry, and the sun, celebrating his transcendent musical skill and divine inspiration. The poem invokes Apollo as the ultimate source of poetic excellence and artistic achievement. Suitable for those seeking classical inspiration for creative endeavors.

O Phœbus! Even the swan from forth her wings,
Jumping her proyning-bank, thee sweetly sings,
By bright Peneus’ whirl-pit-making streams.
Thee, that thy lute mak’st sound so to thy beams,
Thee, first and last, the sweet-voic’d singer still
Sings, for thy song’s all-songs-transcending skill.
Thy pleasure, then, shall my song still supply,
And so salutes thee King of Poesy.…

Themes: gratitude · friendship · admiration · reflection