Dual Heritage
I am a descendant of Greece and the
Greeks,
We say hello and goodbye by kissing
Both cheeks,
But I also descend from the British,
For my father was very, very English!
I am a true mix of English
And Greek,
And fluent in both languages when
I speak.
Visitors go to Greece by the score,
To see historical sites and what’s more,
To experience and enjoy the Greek
Way of life,
And maybe go to watch a Greek man
Marry his bride as she becomes his wife.
If someone at the wedding appears
To be spitting,
Take it in your stride,
It is just a noise
Made with their voice,
Warding off bad spirits that perhaps once
With them did abide!
Have fun and break a few plates, join in the
Greek dancing,
The next morning you will feel you
Have been to Gym, but
The experience will have been enchanting!
The tradition and atmosphere is
Second to none,
And your holiday will be only simply
To have fun!
Perhaps even the mythical God Zeus,
Will arrive at this wedding,
To give his blessing!
Who knows!
If you go to a small café, order a plate of
Mezes, don’t look at the time for you are
About to see
Just how challenging
A game of backgammon can be!
The players get so intense, they wave
Their hands and stand up and cuss,
They become so excited,
And create an incredible fuss,
The people watching are enthralled
And delighted!
Take a boat trip to the Greek Isles
Korfu, Egina, Hydra, Zakinthos and Crete,
Are just a few of many you can visit,
And perhaps lengthen your stay
So that many more may be
Added to your time limit.
And if you happen to answer a phone in Greece,
Just say “Yes?
No more is expected of you or less.
The English side of me is quite prim and,
Proper,
But don’t be mistaken I am an avid
London Shopper!
I love the country side pubs, and the ones in
The city,
And no one can outwit an Englishman, as
Their jokes are inherently dry and witty!
Then of course there is Buckingham Palace and
10 Downing street,
Where many guards and coppers over centuries,
Have worn thin this beat.
I enjoyed the horses outside the Prime Minister’s
House,
Very disciplined, but one had a loud snort
I was so near, he dirtied my blouse!
Despite warnings around that these
Horses may bite,
A horse stole my heart, he was an adorable
Sight,
I stretched out my hand and stroked his nose,
And my husband took a photo of me and the
Horse, quite up close.
We travelled to Stonehenge, and Bath,
Went to Stratford upon Avon, saw
Anne Hathaways and Shakespeare’s house,
Where Shakespeare wrote happily
alongside his spouse,
Went up to York and into Scotland
To visit Edinburgh, the castle is quite
A sight to behold
And to imagine, that like the Greek ruins,
Battles were fought ,
As people had to uphold
The safety of their city and not be captured
Or caught!
I feel truly honored, privileged and very
Very fortunate,
That I have dual heritage, but I am told that
My English streak is somewhat obstinate!
Copyright © Jennifer Proxenos | Year Posted 2018
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