Greek Festival


Greek Festival

I've waited an entire year for this!
More exciting than Christmas,
for me...
If only I had a wish list.

The foods magnificent, the love
expressed tastefully, yet simply
extravagant.
The aroma of Frappes and gyros
set me reeling.
Stuffed grape leaves and the best
pastitsio on earth.
Cooked by volunteer cooks~
sweating with love and mirth.
Another time of communal OPA,
with great feeling.

The dancing, oh! 
The Sirtaki and the wonderful,
Hasapiko.which are danced with 
beauty and total grace!
There's no better time than this.
It leaves a beaming smile on my 
face. 

Greek bread drives me to total
gastronomic oblivion.
Pastries, lift me to heaven, off
I go!
Ah, Greek Festival, one more
special event with Hellenic,
great feeling!
"Philitomo", well you have to look
that one up-:))
As it has multiple meanings.


Thank you.
Panagiota Romios
August 2, 2019
6pm  PST
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Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2019 at 6:46 PM
this shows such passion for Greek culture and its food. Sounds incredibly yummy. Was this for the food contest or something? Where was the festival? Thanks for telling me about this one.
Romios Avatar
August 4, 2019 at 7:07 PM
Hi Andrea! No, not for any contests.-)) it's just the best event of the year. The event is in Stockton. They have them all across the USA all summer. It's a packed event with wonderful people. They sell clothes and great jewelry too. At St Basil's Greek Orthodox Church. They are on FB Videos on FB, event -1st week September. Hugs Panagiota XoXo
Cunningham Avatar
August 3, 2019 at 5:45 AM
Sounds like a great event Panagiota, if I'm ever down your way I'd definitely pay a visit. Hope you have a great time. Tom
Romios Avatar
August 3, 2019 at 5:52 AM
Hi Tom, they are all over the USA..and two three day events. Still have to wait one month. I will die of anticipation before then. Panagiota
Anish Avatar
August 2, 2019 at 9:59 PM
A fine tribute to a great festival. Sounds wonderful! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Romios Avatar
August 2, 2019 at 10:03 PM
Would take you with me, if I could! Thank you,Matthew for commenting as I love this poem. Blessings from California+ Panagiota Romios
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