Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, known as Sissieretta Jones, (January 5, 1868 or 1869[1] – June 24, 1933[2]) was an African-American soprano. She sometimes was called “The Black Patti” in reference to Italian opera singerAdelina Patti. Jones’ repertoire included grand opera, light opera, and popular music.[3]

Matilda Sissieretta Joyner was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, to Jeremiah Malachi Joyner, an African Methodist Episcopal minister, and Henrietta Beale.[2] By 1876 her family moved to Providence, Rhode Island,[4]where she began singing at an early age in her father’s Pond Street Baptist Church.[2]

In 1883, Joyner began the formal study of music at the Providence Academy of Music. The same year she married David Richard Jones, a news dealer and hotel bellman. In the late 1880s, Jones was accepted at the New England Conservatory of Music.[1] On October 29, 1885, Jones gave a solo performance in Providence as an opening act to a production of Richard IIIput on by John A. Arneaux‘s theatre troupe.[5] In 1887, she performed at Boston’s Music Hall before an audience of 5,000.[2]

Jones made her New York debut on April 5, 1888, at Steinway Hall.[1] During a performance at Wallack’s Theater in New York, Jones came to the attention of Adelina Patti’s manager, who recommended that Jones tour the West Indies with the Fisk Jubilee Singers.[2] Jones made successful tours of the Caribbean in 1888 and 1892.[1]

In February 1892, Jones performed at the White House for PresidentBenjamin Harrison.[2] She eventually sang for four consecutive presidents — Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt— and the British royal family.[1][2][3]

Jones performed at the Grand Negro Jubilee at New York’s Madison Square Garden in April 1892 before an audience of 75,000. She sang the song “Swanee River” and selections from La traviata.[3] She was so popular that she was invited to perform at the Pittsburgh Exposition (1892) and the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago (1893).[4]

In June 1892, Jones became the first African-American to sing at the Music Hall in New York (renamed Carnegie Hall the following year).[1][7] Among the selections in her program were Charles Gounod‘s “Ave Maria” and Giuseppe Verdi‘s “Sempre libera” (from La traviata).[1] The New York Echowrote of her performance at the Music Hall: “If Mme Jones is not the equal of Adelina Patti, she at least can come nearer it than anything the American public has heard. Her notes are as clear as a mockingbird’s and her annunciation perfect.”[1] On June 8, 1892, her career elevated beyond primary ethnic communities, and was furthered when she received a contract, with the possibility of a two-year extension, for $150 per week (plus expenses) with Mayor James B. Pond, who had meaningful affiliations to many authors and musicians.[8] The company Troubadours made an important statement about the capabilities of black performers, that besides minstrelsy, there were other areas of genre and style.[8]

In 1893, Jones met composer Antonín Dvořák, and in January 1894 she performed parts of his Symphony No. 9 at Madison Square Garden. Dvořák wrote a solo part for Jones.[1]

Jones met with international success. Besides the United States and the West Indies, Jones toured in South America, Australia, India, and southern Africa.[1] During a European tour in 1895 and 1896, Jones performed in London, Paris, Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Milan, and Saint Petersburg.[9]

In 1896, Jones returned to Providence to care for her mother, who had become ill.[1] Jones found that access to most American classical concert halls was limited by racism. She formed the Black Patti Troubadours (later renamed the Black Patti Musical Comedy Company), a musical and acrobatic act made up of 40 jugglers, comedians, dancers and a chorus of 40 trained singers.[2] The Indianapolis Freeman reviewed the “Black Patti Troubadours” with the following: “The rendition which she and the entire company give of this reportorial opera selection is said to be incomparably grand. Not only is the solo singing of the highest order, but the choruses are rendered with a spirit and musical finish which never fail to excite genuine enthusiasm.[10]

The revue paired Jones with rising vaudeville composers Bob Cole and Billy Johnson. The show consisted of a musical skit, followed by a series of short songs and acrobatic performances. During the final third of each show, Jones performed arias and operatic excerpts.[9] The revue provided Jones with a comfortable income, reportedly in excess of $20,000 per year. She led the company with reassurance of a forty-week season that would give her a sustainable income, guaranteed lodging in a well-appointed and stylish Pullman car, and the ability to sing opera and operetta excerpts in the final section of the show.[8] This allowed Jones to be the highest paid African American performer of her time.[8] Jones sung passionately and pursued her career choice of opera and different repertory regardless to her lack of audience attendance.[8] For more than two decades, Jones remained the star of the Famous Troubadours, while they graciously toured every season and established their popularity in the principal cities of the United States and Canada.[11] Although their eventual fame and international tours collected many audiences, they began with a “free-for-all” variety production with plenty of “low” comedy, song and dance, and no pretense of a coherent story line.[12]

Several members of the troupe, such as Bert Williams, went on to become famous.[1] April 1908, at the Avenue Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky, an audience made up mostly of whites (segregated seating was still prevalent), accepted Madam ‘Patti’ after singing ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ with much respect and admiration, and marked “the first time that a colored performer received a bouquet at the theatre in this city”.[12] For almost ten years, racial segregation had kept Jones from the mainstream opera platform, but by singing selections from operas within the context of a hard-traveling minstrel and variety show, she was still able to utilize her gifted voice, that people of all races loved.[12] The Black Patti Troubadours reveled in vernacular music and dance.[12]

Jones retired from performing in 1915 because her mother fell ill, so she moved back to Rhode Island to take care of her. For more than two decades, Jones remained the star of the Famous Troubadours, while they graciously toured every season and established their popularity in the principal cities of the United States and Canada.[12] She devoted the remainder of her life to her church and to caring for her mother. Jones was forced to sell most of her property to survive.[1][2] She died in poverty on June 24, 1933 from cancer. She is buried in her hometown at Grace Church Cemetery.[2]

In 2013 Jones was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame.[13]

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_Sissieretta_Joyner_Jones

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APHRODITE. laughter-loving,  sweet  smiles,   dressed  in  silk  and  satin,   flower  in  their  hair, sees  the  world  as  a  runway,  unapologetically  sexual,   the  sea  washing  their  ankles,   in  love  with  love,    stirrer  of  passion,  cunning  concealed  by  painted  lips,  secret  daggers,  doves,     revolution  in  their  kiss,   delighting  in  the  waves,    flirtatious  winks,   strolling  along  the  beach,     staring  wistfully  from  a  balcony,  this  is how  to  be  a  heartbreaker,   wants  to  be  adored,  gets  turned  on  by  danger.

APOLLO.   glitz  and  glamour,  art  galleries,    turning  the  volume  up,  being  made  of  gold,     neatly-organized  music  sheets,     notebooks  filled  with  poetry,   bathing  in  the  sunlight,  the  powerful  urge  to  create,   collecting  vinyl  records,     beautiful  cover  of  Wonderwall,     playing  multiple  instruments,    tasting  like  sunshine, healing  touch,    speaking  in  prophecies,  smile  mingled  with  wrath,   shunning  lies,  sporting  shades,    hanging  out  at  music  festivals  with  their  friends,   sleeps  naked,  arrow  to  the  heart,  paint  brushes,   probably  has  a  Tinder  account.

ARES.     armed  for  battle,     wants  to  raise  a  dog  with  their  significant  other,  soft  spot  for  children,   gives  piggyback  rides,    scarred  body,  blood  on  their  hands  and  face,  willing  to  fight  the  world  for  the  ones  they  love,  fights  against  injustice,  warm  hugs,    well-worn  combat  boots,  boxing gloves,   bandages  wrapped  around  bruised  knuckles,   fist  raised  in  protest,     ignites  revolutions,     fear  is  a  prison,   more  sensitive  than  what  their  tough  shell  would  have  you  think,    exhausted,    damaged  goods,   force  to  be  reckoned  with,     red  roses,   curses  under  their  breath.

ARTEMIS.     keen  sense  of  a  hunter,  freckles  like  constellations  on  their  skin,  piercing  eyes,  disheveled  braid,  moonlight  peeking  through  the  shadows,    the  calm  of  the  forest  at  night,     lying  on  the  grass  and  staring  at  the  stars, mother  doe  and  her  fawn,    protecting  their  kin,  the  moon  shimmering  on  a  still  lake,  quiver  full  of  arrows  resting  against  the  bark  of  a  tree,    running  with  wolves,   bonding  while  circled  around  a  campfire,   not  being  much  of  a  people  person,   arrow  hitting  a  target,     popping  egos,    patience  on  3%,  touches  heaven  and  returns  howling.

ATHENA.     discerning  gaze,    unreadable  face,  quiet  museums,   owl  perched  on  their  finger,     armor  that  intimidates,     eye  for  architecture,    plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  building   houses,   studied  the  blade  while  everyone  else  was  busy,  big  fan  of  logic,     loves  brain  teasers, ancient  buildings,   sweaters  in  neutrals  and  cool  colors,    hair  done  up,    can  kill  you  with  their  brain,  heads  to  the  library  often  to  research,   sharpened  pencils,  abs  that  can  cut  steel,  stoic  statues,  pottery classes.

DEMETER.     soil-covered  hands,   smile  that  can  bloom  flowers,   skin  loved  by  the  sun,   being  the  mom-friend,   can  lift  you  and  your  friends,  flowers  kept  in  the  pockets  of  overalls,   takes  pride  in  their  beautiful  garden,  speaks  to  their  plants,  leaves  rustling  in  the  wind,   stalks  of  wheat,    picking  fruit,     greenhouses,    heart  as  strong  as  a  mountain,   values  simplicity,    daisies  dotted  across  a  collarbone,     curls  crowned  with  flowers,     folded  pile  of  sweaters  in  warm  hues,  pulling  out  fresh-baked  bread  out  of  the  oven  and  the  smell  wafting  through  the  air.

DIONYSUS.     drunk  shitposter,  on  their  sixth  glass  of  wine  before  you’ve  even  finished  your  second,   seductive  smirks,   untamed curls,   rich  fabrics  on  dark  skin,     sleek-furred  panthers,   theater  masks,    stage  productions,   receiving  a  standing  ovation,     rose  caught  between  their  teeth,  being  the  baby  of  the  bunch,  wild  parties  that  last  from  sundown  to  sunup,  creeping  vines,   inspiring  loyalty,  grandopera  houses,    masquerade  balls,  rolls  of  film,    shattered  chandeliers  with  broken glass  scattered  across  the  wine-spilled  floor,   pouring  champagne  into  flutes,     lives  for  the   applause.

HEPHAESTUS.   the  calloused  hands  of  someone  who  knows  labor,  sweaty  brow,   flame  burning  in  their  eyes,   inventive  mind,   broad  shoulders,     steampunk  goggles,    nuts  and  bolts  stored  away  in  little  boxes,  ashes,  striking  a  match,  blueprints  for  future  projects,  fixing  up  a  busted  up  car  and  giving  it  cool  upgrades,   wrestles  with  bitterness,  work  boots  have  seen  better  years,   wrinkled  plaid  shirts,    iron  melted  in  blazing  fire,   huge  jackets,   crafting  masterpieces,   greased-stained  overalls, fascination  with  robotics,   pain  is  fuel,   stack  of  weaponry,  even  their  muscles  have  muscles.

HERA.     resting  bitch  face,     dressed  to  the  nines,    cows  grazing  on  a  pasture,  cool  rain,   loving  and  hating  fiercely,    hand  clutching  a  string  of  pearls,   large  chandelier  with  glittering  crystals,   plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  killing  off  their  sims,   romance  to  realism,   pictures  of  the  sky  while  flying  on  a  plane,  downs  glasses  of  wine  as  they  relax  with  a  scented  bubble  bath  and  netflix,  like  their  selfie  or  you’re  grounded, knows  57  convenient  ways  to  murder  a  man, dark  eyes  that  penetrate  your  soul,  marble  and  gold.

HERMES.    devil-may-care  smile,     always  up-to-date  on  the  latest  technology,  will  steal  your  french  fries,    does  it  for  the vine,   shitposter,   puts  googly  eyes  on  everything,    meme  hoarder,  long  drives  on  the  highway,   ma  and  pop  diners, spontaneous  road  trips,   folded  maps,   fingers  dancing  across  the  keyboard  of  a  laptop,  shooting  hoops  on  the  basketball  court,  chatting  up  strangers  as  you  all  journey  to  your  own  destinations,  goes  jogging  in  the  morning,  mixes  redbull  with  coffee,  menace  on  april fool’s,  hoodies  and  sneakers.  

POSEIDON.     storm  with  skin,  colorful  coral  reefs,   waves  crashing  against  the  shore, stroking  the  soft  fur  of  a  cat,   their  heart  pounding  as  their  horse’s  gentle  trot  speeds  into  a  gallop,     tousled  locks,    clothes  smeared  with  paint,  owns  several  sketchbooks  yet  always  yearns  to  own  more,   leather  jackets,  fondness  for  diy  projects, handwriting  that  flows  across  the  page,   nimble  fingers  playing  the  strings  of  a  violin,  velvety  singing  voice  that  haunts  your  dreams,  mood  as  ever-changing  as  the  sea,   the  roar  of  a  motorcycle,  compass  with  a  spinning arrow.

ZEUS.   thunder  in  their  heart,  running  on  coffee,  flash  of  lightning,  natural  charisma,    eloquence,   badass  in  a  nice  suit,   aficionado  of  history, force of nature,  lenny  face,    nightmare-filled  nights,   proud  arm  around  their  lover’s  waist,  high-rise  buildings,     planes  soaring  through  a  cloudless  sky,   technician  on  the  piano,  maintains  order, strong  handshake,   juggling  multiple  events  on  their  busy  schedule  with  ease,   expensive watch

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APHRODITE. laughter-loving,  sweet  smiles,   dressed  in  silk  and  satin,   flower  in  their  hair, sees  the  world  as  a  runway,  unapologetically  sexual,   the  sea  washing  their  ankles,   in  love  with  love,    stirrer  of  passion,  cunning  concealed  by  painted  lips, secret  daggers,  doves,     revolution  in  their  kiss,   delighting  in  the  waves,    flirtatious  winks,   strolling  along  the  beach,     staring  wistfully  from  a  balcony,  this  is how  to  be  a  heartbreaker,   wants  to  be  adored,  gets  turned  on  by  danger.

APOLLO.   glitz  and  glamour,  art  galleries,   turning  the  volume  up,  being  made  of  gold,     neatly-organized  music  sheets,     notebooks  filled  with  poetry,   bathing  in  the  sunlight,  the  powerful  urge  to  create,   collecting  vinyl  records,   beautiful  cover  of  Wonderwall,     playing  multiple  instruments,    tasting  like  sunshine,  healing  touch,    speaking  in  prophecies,  smile  mingled  with  wrath,   shunning  lies,  sporting  shades,   hanging  out  at  music  festivals  with  their  friends, sleeps  naked,  arrow  to  the  heart,  paint  brushes,   probably  has  a  Tinder  account.

ARES.     armed  for  battle,     wants  to  raise  a  dog  with  their  significant  other,  soft  spot  for  children,   gives  piggyback  rides,    scarred  body,  blood  on  their  hands  and  face,  willing  to  fight  the  world  for  the  ones  they  love,  fights  against  injustice,  warm  hugs,    well-worn  combat  boots,  boxing gloves,   bandages  wrapped  around  bruised  knuckles,   fist  raised  in  protest,     ignites  revolutions,     fear  is  a  prison,   more  sensitive  than  what  their  tough  shell  would  have  you  think,    exhausted,    damaged  goods,   force  to  be  reckoned  with,     red  roses, curses  under  their  breath.

ARTEMIS.     keen  sense  of  a  hunter,  freckles  like  constellations  on  their  skin, piercing  eyes,  disheveled  braid,  moonlight  peeking  through  the  shadows,   the  calm  of  the  forest  at  night,     lying  on  the  grass  and  staring  at  the  stars,  mother  doe  and  her  fawn,    protecting  their  kin,  the  moon  shimmering  on  a  still  lake,  quiver  full  of  arrows  resting  against  the  bark  of  a  tree,    running  with  wolves,   bonding  while  circled  around  a  campfire,   not  being  much  of  a  people  person,   arrow  hitting  a  target,     popping  egos,    patience  on  3%,  touches  heaven  and  returns  howling.

ATHENA.     discerning  gaze,    unreadable  face,  quiet  museums,   owl  perched  on  their  finger,     armor  that  intimidates,     eye  for  architecture,    plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  building   houses,   studied  the  blade  while  everyone  else  was  busy,  big  fan  of  logic,     loves  brain  teasers, ancient  buildings,   sweaters  in  neutrals  and  cool  colours,    hair  done  up,    can  kill  you  with  their  brain,  heads  to  the  library  often  to  research,   sharpened  pencils,  abs  that  can  cut  steel,  stoic  statues,  pottery classes.

DEMETER.     soil-covered  hands,   smile  that  can  bloom  flowers, skin  loved  by  the  sun,   being  the  mom-friend,   can  lift  you  and  your  friends,  flowers  kept  in  the  pockets  of  overalls,   takes  pride  in  their  beautiful  garden,  speaks  to  their  plants, leaves  rustling  in  the  wind,   stalks  of  wheat,    picking  fruit,   greenhouses,    heart  as  strong  as  a  mountain,   values  simplicity,    daisies  dotted  across  a  collarbone,   curls  crowned  with  flowers,     folded  pile  of  sweaters  in  warm  hues,  pulling  out  fresh-baked  bread  out  of  the  oven  and  the  smell  wafting  through  the  air.

DIONYSUS.     drunk  shitposter,  on  their  sixth  glass  of  wine  before  you’ve  even  finished  your  second,   seductive  smirks,   untamed curls,   rich  fabrics  on  dark  skin,     sleek-furred  panthers,   theater  masks,    stage  productions,   receiving  a  standing  ovation,     rose  caught  between  their  teeth,  being  the  baby  of  the  bunch,  wild  parties  that  last  from  sundown  to  sunup,  creeping  vines,   inspiring  loyalty,  grandopera  houses,    masquerade  balls,  rolls  of  film,    shattered  chandeliers  with  broken glass  scattered  across  the  wine-spilled  floor,   pouring  champagne  into  flutes,     lives  for  the   applause.

HEPHAESTUS.   the  calloused  hands  of  someone  who  knows  labor,  sweaty  brow,   flame  burning  in  their  eyes,   inventive  mind,   broad  shoulders,     steampunk  goggles,    nuts  and  bolts  stored  away  in  little  boxes,  ashes,  striking  a  match,  blueprints  for  future  projects, fixing  up  a  busted  up  car  and  giving  it  cool  upgrades,   wrestles  with  bitterness,  work  boots  have  seen  better  years,   wrinkled  plaid  shirts,    iron  melted  in  blazing  fire,   huge  jackets,   crafting  masterpieces,   greased-stained  overalls, fascination  with  robotics,   pain  is  fuel,   stack  of  weaponry,  even  their  muscles  have  muscles.

HERA.     resting  bitch  face,     dressed  to  the  nines,  cows  grazing  on  a  pasture,  cool  rain,   loving  and  hating  fiercely,    hand  clutching  a  string  of  pearls,   large  chandelier  with  glittering  crystals,   plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  killing  off  their  sims,   romance  to  realism,   pictures  of  the  sky  while  flying  on  a  plane,  downs  glasses  of  wine  as  they  relax  with  a  scented  bubble  bath  and  netflix,  like  their  selfie  or  you’re  grounded, knows  57  convenient  ways  to  murder  a  man, dark  eyes  that  penetrate  your  soul,  marble  and  gold.

HERMES.    devil-may-care  smile,     always  up-to-date  on  the  latest  technology,  will  steal  your  french  fries,    does  it  for  the vine,   shitposter,   puts  googly  eyes  on  everything,    meme  hoarder,  long  drives  on  the  highway,   ma  and  pop  diners, spontaneous  road  trips,   folded  maps,   fingers  dancing  across  the  keyboard  of  a  laptop,  shooting  hoops  on  the  basketball  court,  chatting  up  strangers  as  you  all  journey  to  your  own  destinations,  goes  jogging  in  the  morning,  mixes  redbull  with  coffee,  menace  on  april fool’s,  hoodies  and  sneakers.  

POSEIDON.     storm  with  skin,  colourful  coral  reefs,   waves  crashing  against  the  shore, stroking  the  soft  fur  of  a  cat,   their  heart  pounding  as  their  horse’s  gentle  trot  speeds  into  a  gallop,     tousled  locks,    clothes  smeared  with  paint,  owns  several  sketchbooks  yet  always  yearns  to  own  more,   leather  jackets,  fondness  for  diy  projects, handwriting  that  flows  across  the  page,   nimble  fingers  playing  the  strings  of  a  violin,  velvety  singing  voice  that  haunts  your  dreams,  mood  as  ever-changing  as  the  sea,   the  roar  of  a  motorcycle,  compass  with  a  spinning arrow.

ZEUS.   thunder  in  their  heart,  running  on  coffee,  flash  of  lightning,  natural  charisma,    eloquence,   badass  in  a  nice  suit,   aficionado  of  history, force of nature,  lenny  face,    nightmare-filled  nights,   proud  arm  around  their  lover’s  waist,  high-rise  buildings,     planes  soaring  through  a  cloudless  sky,   technician  on  the  piano,  maintains  order, strong  handshake,   juggling  multiple  events  on  their  busy  schedule  with  ease,  expensive watch

Dame Joan as the Priestess Sitâ from Jules Massenet's Le Roi de Lahore. A romantic grand opera based on a Hindu fable. It was first performed in 1877 at the Paris Opéra. This work was chosen to open the 1977 Vancouver season, exactly on its 100th anniversary. · Sitâ wasn't a coloratura role at all and Joan's voice at the time - rich, warm, opulent, more dark and heavier - suited very well. · #ClassicalMusic #Opera #BelCanto #FrenchOpera #Romantic #GrandOpera #Composer #JulesMassenet #LeRoideLahore #Costume #Stage #Debut #Dramatic #Coloratura #Soprano #Dame #JoanSutherland #LaStupenda #PrimaDonna #Assoluta #Diva #1970s https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AVfz0hVzb/?igshid=v80d6vr2we6a

Thank you @sfopeta tonight we saw #Mozart’s masterpiece The marriage of Figaro #LenozzediFigaro an opera that explores love and all it intricacies! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪This is a new production led by the amazing conducting of Henrik Nánási 🎼🎼🎼🎼and sung beautifully by returning base Michael Samuel 👏👏👏👏sang the title role beautifully along with Jeanine De Bique singing Susanna 👏👏👏👏👏his bride beautifully; Nicole Heaston sang the countess “Rosina” 👏👏👏👏👏👏and the would be philandering count was sung by Levente Molnár needless to say he does not get his Droit du seigneur! An especially wonderful performance by mezzo-soprano Serena Malfi as Cherubino made for a lovely evening and the nearly four hours flew by! 👏👏👏👏🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 This first third of brand new productions of the Mozart trilogy Figaro , Così fan tutti and Don Giovanni is set in The time of the American revolution I understand the subsequent productions Cosi will be set in the 30s and Don Giovanni will be in the 21st century! As these operas are timeless they can withstand any treatment except for bad singing ... and we were spared even a hint of that! #HenrikNánási #MichaelSamuel @JeanineDeBique @katy_operamom @LeventeMolnár @SerenaMalfi #opera #grandopera #mozart #italianopera #sfopera #sanfrancisco @sfopera #curtaincall #clasicalmusic #setchange #operasingersofinstagram #duponte #Figaro #bravo #brava #bravotuti #operalife #operalover #art #operalive #theatre #theatro #music #classicalmusic #worldoperaday #forgiveness #sfoperaorchestra (at San Francisco Opera) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4WB5V6hrJr/?igshid=1ojpn1ya49j0v

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APHRODITE. laughter-loving,  sweet  smiles,  dressed  in  silk  and  satin,   flower  in  their  hair, sees  the  world  as  a  runway,   the  sea  washing  their  ankles,   in  love  with  love,    stirrer  of  passion,  cunning  concealed  (by  painted  lips), secret  daggers,  doves,     revolution  in  their  kiss,   delighting  in  the  waves,   strolling  along  the  beach,     staring  wistfully  from  a  balcony,  this  is how  to  be  a  heartbreaker,   wants  to  be  adored

APOLLO.  glitz  and  glamour,  art  galleries,   turning  the  volume  up,  being  made  of  gold,     neatly-organized  music  sheets,     notebooks  filled  with  poetry,   bathing  in  the  sunlight,  the  powerful  urge  to  create,   collecting  vinyl  records,    beautiful  cover  of  Wonderwall,     playing  multiple  instruments,  healing  touch,  speaking  in  prophecies,  smile  mingled  with  wrath,   shunning  lies,  sporting  shades,   hanging  out  at  music  festivals  with  their  friends,   arrow  to  the  heart,  paint  brushes

ARES.     armed  for  battle,  soft  spot  for  children,   gives  piggyback  rides,    scarred  body, blood  on  their  hands  and  face,  willing  to  fight  the  world  for  the  ones  they  love,  fights  against  injustice,  warm  hugs,    well-worn  combat  boots,  boxing gloves,   bandages  wrapped  around  bruised  knuckles,   fist  raised  in  protest, ignites  revolutions,     fear  is  a  prison,   more  sensitive  than  what  their  tough  shell  would  have  you  think,    exhausted, damaged  goods,   force  to  be  reckoned  with,     red  roses,  curses  under  their  breath.

ARTEMIS.    keen  sense  of  a  hunter,  freckles  like  constellations  on  their  skin, piercing  eyes,  disheveled  braid,  moonlight  peeking  through  the  shadows,   the  calm  of  the  forest  at  night,     lying  on  the  grass  and  staring  at  the  stars, mother  doe  and  her  fawn,   protecting  their  kin,  the  moon  shimmering  on  a  still  lake,  quiver  full  of  arrows  resting  against  the  bark  of  a  tree,    running  with  wolves,   bonding  while  circled  around  a  campfire,   not  being  much  of  a  people  person,   arrow  hitting  a  target,     popping  egos,   patience  on  3%,  touches  heaven  and  returns  howling.

ATHENA.     discerning  gaze,    unreadable  face,  quiet  museums,   owl  perched  on  their  finger,     armor  that  intimidates,     eye  for  architecture,    plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  building   houses,   studied  the  blade  while  everyone  else  was  busy,  big  fan  of  logic,     loves  brain  teasers, ancient  buildings,   sweaters  in  neutrals  and  cool  colors,    hair  done  up,    can  kill  you  with  their  brain,  heads  to  the  library  often  to  research,   sharpened  pencils,  abs  that  can  cut  steel,  stoic  statues,  pottery classes.

DEMETER.    soil-covered  hands,   smile  that  can  bloom  flowers, skin  loved  by  the  sun,   being  the  mom-friend,   can  lift  you  and  your  friends,  flowers  kept  in  the  pockets  of  overalls,   takes  pride  in  their  beautiful  garden,  speaks  to  their  plants, leaves  rustling  in  the  wind,   stalks  of  wheat,    picking  fruit,   greenhouses,   heart  as  strong  as  a  mountain,   values  simplicity,    daisies  dotted  across  a  collarbone,    curls  crowned  with  flowers,     folded  pile  of  sweaters  in  warm  hues,  pulling  out  fresh-baked  bread  out  of  the  oven  and  the  smell  wafting  through  the  air.

DIONYSUS.     drunk  shitposter,  on  their  sixth  glass  of  wine  before  you’ve  even  finished  your  second,  untamed curls,   rich  fabrics  on  dark  skin,     sleek-furred  panthers,   theater  masks,    stage  productions,   receiving  a  standing  ovation,     rose  caught  between  their  teeth,  being  the  baby  of  the  bunch,  wild  parties  that  last  from  sundown  to  sunup,  creeping  vines,   inspiring  loyalty,  grandopera  houses,  masquerade  balls,  rolls  of  film,    shattered  chandeliers  with  broken glass  scattered  across  the  wine-spilled  floor,   pouring  champagne  into  flutes,     lives  for  the   applause.

HEPHAESTUS.   the  calloused  hands  of  someone  who  knows  labor,  sweaty  brow,  flame  burning  in  their  eyes,   inventive  mind,   broad  shoulders,     steampunk  goggles,    nuts  and  bolts  stored  away  in  little  boxes,  ashes,  striking  a  match,  blueprints  for  future  projects,  fixing  up  a  busted  up  car  and  giving  it  cool  upgrades,   wrestles  with  bitterness,  work  boots  have  seen  better  years,   wrinkled  plaid  shirts,    iron  melted  in  blazing  fire,   huge  jackets,   crafting  masterpieces,   greased-stained  overalls, fascination  with  robotics,   pain  is  fuel,   stack  of  weaponry,  even  their  muscles  have  muscles.

HERA.     resting  bitch  face,     dressed  to  the  nines,   cows  grazing  on  a  pasture, cool  rain, loving  and  hating  fiercely,  hand  clutching  a  string  of  pearls,   large  chandelier  with  glittering  crystals,   plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  killing  off  their  sims,   romance  to  realism,   pictures  of  the  sky  while  flying  on  a  plane,  downs  glasses  of  wine  as  they  relax  with  a  scented  bubble  bath  and  netflix,  like  their  selfie  or  you’re  grounded, knows  57  convenient  ways  to  murder  a  man,  dark  eyes  that  penetrate  your  soul,  marble  and  gold.

HERMES.    devil-may-care  smile, always  up-to-date  on  the  latest  technology, will  steal  your  french  fries,   does  it  for  the vine,   shitposter,   puts  googly  eyes  on  everything,    meme  hoarder,  long  drives  on  the  highway,   ma  and  pop  diners, spontaneous  road  trips,   folded  maps,   fingers  dancing  across  the  keyboard  of  a  laptop,  shooting  hoops  on  the  basketball  court, chatting  up  strangers  as  you  all  journey  to  your  own  destinations,  goes  jogging  in  the  morning,  mixes  redbull  with  coffee,  menace  on  april fool’s,  hoodies  and  sneakers.  

POSEIDON.    storm  with  skin,  colorful  coral  reefs,   waves  crashing  against  the  shore, stroking  the  soft  fur  of  a  cat,   their  heart  pounding  as  their  horse’s  gentle  trot  speeds  into  a  gallop,     tousled  locks,    clothes  smeared  with  paint,  owns  several  sketchbooks  yet  always  yearns  to  own  more,   leather  jackets,  fondness  for  diy  projects, handwriting  that  flows  across  the  page,   nimble  fingers  playing  the  strings  of  a  violin,  velvety  singing  voice  that  haunts  your  dreams, mood  as  ever-changing  as  the  sea,   the  roar  of  a  motorcycle,  compass  with  a  spinning arrow.

ZEUS.  thunder  in  their  heart,  running  on  coffee,  flash  of  lightning,  natural  charisma,    eloquence,   badass  in  a  nice  suit,   aficionado  of  history, force of nature, lenny  face,    nightmare-filled  nights,   high-rise  buildings,     planes  soaring  through  a  cloudless  sky,   technician  on  the  piano,  maintains  order, strong  handshake,   juggling  multiple  events  on  their  busy  schedule  with  ease, expensive watch

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APHRODITE. laughter-loving,  sweet  smiles,   dressed  in  silk  and  satin,   flower  in  their  hair, sees  the  world  as  a  runway,  unapologetically  sexual,   the  sea  washing  their  ankles,   in  love  with  love,    stirrer  of  passion,  cunning  concealed  by  painted  lips, secret  daggers,  doves,     revolution  in  their  kiss,   delighting  in  the  waves,    flirtatious  winks,   strolling  along  the  beach,     staring  wistfully  from  a  balcony,  this  is how  to  be  a  heartbreaker,   wants  to  be  adored,  gets  turned  on  by  danger.

APOLLO.   glitz  and  glamour,  art  galleries,    turning  the  volume  up,  being  made  of  gold,     neatly-organized  music  sheets,     notebooks  filled  with  poetry,   bathing  in  the  sunlight,  the  powerful  urge  to  create,   collecting  vinyl  records,    beautiful  cover  of  Wonderwall,     playing  multiple  instruments,    tasting  like  sunshine,  healing  touch,    speaking  in  prophecies,  smile  mingled  with  wrath,   shunning  lies,  sporting  shades,   hanging  out  at  music  festivals  with  their  friends,  sleeps  naked,  arrow  to  the  heart,  paint  brushes,   probably  has  a  Tinder  account.

ARES.     armed  for  battle,     wants  to  raise  a  dog  with  their  significant  other,  soft  spot  for  children,   gives  piggyback  rides,    scarred  body,  blood  on  their  hands  and  face,  willing  to  fight  the  world  for  the  ones  they  love,  fights  against  injustice,  warm  hugs,    well-worn  combat  boots,  boxing gloves,   bandages  wrapped  around  bruised  knuckles,   fist  raised  in  protest,     ignites  revolutions,     fear  is  a  prison,   more  sensitive  than  what  their  tough  shell  would  have  you  think,    exhausted,    damaged  goods,   force  to  be  reckoned  with,     red  roses,  curses  under  their  breath.

ARTEMIS.     keen  sense  of  a  hunter,  freckles  like  constellations  on  their  skin, piercing  eyes,  disheveled  braid,  moonlight  peeking  through  the  shadows,    the  calm  of  the  forest  at  night,     lying  on  the  grass  and  staring  at  the  stars,  mother  doe  and  her  fawn,    protecting  their  kin,  the  moon  shimmering  on  a  still  lake,  quiver  full  of  arrows  resting  against  the  bark  of  a  tree,    running  with  wolves,   bonding  while  circled  around  a  campfire,   not  being  much  of  a  people  person,   arrow  hitting  a  target,     popping  egos,    patience  on  3%,  touches  heaven  and  returns  howling.

ATHENA.     discerning  gaze,    unreadable  face,  quiet  museums,   owl  perched  on  their  finger,     armor  that  intimidates,     eye  for  architecture,    plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  building   houses,   studied  the  blade  while  everyone  else  was  busy,  big  fan  of  logic,     loves  brain  teasers, ancient  buildings,   sweaters  in  neutrals  and  cool  colours,    hair  done  up,    can  kill  you  with  their  brain,  heads  to  the  library  often  to  research,   sharpened  pencils,  abs  that  can  cut  steel,  stoic  statues,  pottery classes.

DEMETER.     soil-covered  hands,   smile  that  can  bloom  flowers,  skin  loved  by  the  sun,   being  the  mom-friend,   can  lift  you  and  your  friends,  flowers  kept  in  the  pockets  of  overalls,   takes  pride  in  their  beautiful  garden,  speaks  to  their  plants, leaves  rustling  in  the  wind,   stalks  of  wheat,    picking  fruit,    greenhouses,    heart  as  strong  as  a  mountain,   values  simplicity,    daisies  dotted  across  a  collarbone,    curls  crowned  with  flowers,     folded  pile  of  sweaters  in  warm  hues,  pulling  out  fresh-baked  bread  out  of  the  oven  and  the  smell  wafting  through  the  air.

DIONYSUS.     drunk  shitposter,  on  their  sixth  glass  of  wine  before  you’ve  even  finished  your  second,   seductive  smirks,   untamed curls,   rich  fabrics  on  dark  skin,     sleek-furred  panthers,   theater  masks,    stage  productions,   receiving  a  standing  ovation,     rose  caught  between  their  teeth,  being  the  baby  of  the  bunch,  wild  parties  that  last  from  sundown  to  sunup,  creeping  vines,   inspiring  loyalty,  grandopera  houses,    masquerade  balls,  rolls  of  film,    shattered  chandeliers  with  broken glass  scattered  across  the  wine-spilled  floor,   pouring  champagne  into  flutes,     lives  for  the   applause.

HEPHAESTUS.   the  calloused  hands  of  someone  who  knows  labor,  sweaty  brow,   flame  burning  in  their  eyes,   inventive  mind,   broad  shoulders,     steampunk  goggles,    nuts  and  bolts  stored  away  in  little  boxes,  ashes,  striking  a  match,  blueprints  for  future  projects,  fixing  up  a  busted  up  car  and  giving  it  cool  upgrades,   wrestles  with  bitterness,  work  boots  have  seen  better  years,   wrinkled  plaid  shirts,    iron  melted  in  blazing  fire,   huge  jackets,   crafting  masterpieces,   greased-stained  overalls, fascination  with  robotics,   pain  is  fuel,   stack  of  weaponry,  even  their  muscles  have  muscles.

HERA.     resting  bitch  face,     dressed  to  the  nines,   cows  grazing  on  a  pasture,  cool  rain,   loving  and  hating  fiercely,    hand  clutching  a  string  of  pearls,   large  chandelier  with  glittering  crystals,   plays  the  sims  for  the  sole  purpose  of  killing  off  their  sims,   romance  to  realism,   pictures  of  the  sky  while  flying  on  a  plane,  downs  glasses  of  wine  as  they  relax  with  a  scented  bubble  bath  and  netflix,  like  their  selfie  or  you’re  grounded, knows  57  convenient  ways  to  murder  a  man, dark  eyes  that  penetrate  your  soul,  marble  and  gold.

HERMES.    devil-may-care  smile,     always  up-to-date  on  the  latest  technology,  will  steal  your  french  fries,    does  it  for  the vine,   shitposter,   puts  googly  eyes  on  everything,    meme  hoarder,  long  drives  on  the  highway,   ma  and  pop  diners, spontaneous  road  trips,   folded  maps,   fingers  dancing  across  the  keyboard  of  a  laptop,  shooting  hoops  on  the  basketball  court,  chatting  up  strangers  as  you  all  journey  to  your  own  destinations,  goes  jogging  in  the  morning,  mixes  redbull  with  coffee,  menace  on  april fool’s,  hoodies  and  sneakers.  

POSEIDON.     storm  with  skin,  colourful  coral  reefs,   waves  crashing  against  the  shore, stroking  the  soft  fur  of  a  cat,   their  heart  pounding  as  their  horse’s  gentle  trot  speeds  into  a  gallop,     tousled  locks,    clothes  smeared  with  paint,  owns  several  sketchbooks  yet  always  yearns  to  own  more,   leather  jackets,  fondness  for  diy  projects, handwriting  that  flows  across  the  page,   nimble  fingers  playing  the  strings  of  a  violin,  velvety  singing  voice  that  haunts  your  dreams,  mood  as  ever-changing  as  the  sea,   the  roar  of  a  motorcycle,  compass  with  a  spinning arrow.

ZEUS.   thunder  in  their  heart,  running  on  coffee,  flash  of  lightning,  natural  charisma,    eloquence,   badass  in  a  nice  suit,   aficionado  of  history, force of nature,  lenny  face,    nightmare-filled  nights,   proud  arm  around  their  lover’s  waist,  high-rise  buildings,     planes  soaring  through  a  cloudless  sky,   technician  on  the  piano,  maintains  order, strong  handshake,   juggling  multiple  events  on  their  busy  schedule  with  ease,   expensive watch