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Sappho and Homer

Would that this poet were in Greece!
Her heart enchanted on its sunlit sands.
Her lover, kissing her porcelain hands.

His eyes, deep, dark as Kalmata olives.
The homes, white, with bright, blue tops.
Her heart beating so loudly, fearing it may stop!

But as the sun sets, she is far calmer.
Her head on his chest, she hears its Greek beat.
Then in Hellenic peace ,falls asleep to it’s melodic treat.

Sappho and Homer, she felt reincarnated.
To pen of love was always her deepest desire!
Deceased ages ago, but love brought back
her pen’s desire!


                     Dedicated to James
                  Thank you, dear friend!
                           8/31/2022

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 9/8/2022 7:34:00 AM A beautiful and touching write Pangie! Linda Login to Reply

Timothy Ray Date: 9/4/2022 12:35:00 PM ah Sappho and Homer....you do know she was the progenitor of epic poetry before Homer...but to the poem....a melodic walk into the ambience of love...nicely executed, and how endearing the call to slumber by the lover's heart....therein is a deep recall of mother within the psyche....which every puppy well knows...the three elements of a poet, observation, inspiration, and imagination...Einstein said, imagination is superior to knowledge for a reason, it is why we have physics Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 9/1/2022 5:01:00 PM Just simply beautiful Pangie! Debx Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 9/1/2022 5:39:00 PM Dearest Deb, You must be a true poet.))) a true poet knows that three elements are necessary in a good poem….Per Plato, in a good poem…..Beauty, Truth and Wisdom. Thank you, Hugs+ Pangie xx

Michael Tor Date: 8/31/2022 9:04:00 PM A wonderful dedication my Dear. Enjoyed reading... Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 9/1/2022 9:00:00 AM Honored by your visit, Michael and mentioning, James. See you soon! Thank you, Pangie

Bill Baker Date: 8/31/2022 3:49:00 PM Beautifully written romantic poem, Panagiota. Loved the imagery and the sprinkling of alliteration in this lovely poem of dedication. Smiles ~ Blessings my dear friend, Bill Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/31/2022 4:13:00 PM You sweetheart you! I value your opinion highly, so thank you a a clear evaluation of this write.i reall experienced being in Greece and all the sensations I described. Thank you for not being a “once in a while friend.” I am sure you light the lives of many hereL Pangie xx

Elena Eagle Date: 8/31/2022 3:24:00 PM Enjoyed this poem today. A joy to read. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/31/2022 4:15:00 PM Elena, Hi again and thank you,. always appreciate your visits, thank you. Pangie xx

Brian Sambourne Date: 8/31/2022 2:44:00 PM Another sensual work of poetry. You have a real talent for tenderly expressing desire + love, all within a mythic context. Congratulations! Brian Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/31/2022 3:41:00 PM Brian, how aging are your words to me, much of my poetry is a lost love, loss and passion. Human Interaction is my favorite. I have been trained to look past hostile comments. Poetry matters first. last and forever. We must go forward and ever look back. This is one of my best ever. Thank you Brian Pangiota

Paul Callus Date: 8/31/2022 2:12:00 PM Descriptive and romantic with a striking Greek setting. Love Is a many-splendored thing! ~ Best regards // paul Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/31/2022 3:32:00 PM Be still my heart! Thank you dear poet. Best to you Pangie