Calliopsis

CALLIOPSIS (For M.M.E) My calliopsis, One beatified breath in me A rolling ray in my race Tender softness in my embrace My calliopsis, Elephantine influence in me Dissolving magic in my blood Thou art my victory and my sword My calliopsis, The only strength left in me The Soprano in my song The magical sweetness in my tongue My calliopsis, Skeletal framework in me Veins running my blood of life Defender and fender of my strife My calliopsis, Aphrodite’s touch in me Bringer of light to my night Distinctive clearness in my sight If only I could live this world A thousand times A thousand times And another thousand times, Still you will be my calliopsis, My calico, My callaloo, And my calla lily. Bolaji Ramos