Panagiota Romios Poet Lyric

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 September 8, 2022 at 7:34 AM A beautiful and touching write Pangie! Linda

Timothy Ray September 4, 2022 at 12:35 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

Deb M September 1, 2022 at 5:01 PM Just simply beautiful Pangie! Debx Panagiota Romios September 1, 2022 at 5:39 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 August 31, 2022 at 9:04 PM A wonderful dedication my Dear. Enjoyed reading... Panagiota Romios September 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM Honored by your visit, Michael and mentioning, James. See you soon! Thank you, Pangie

Bill Baker August 31, 2022 at 3:49 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 Panagiota Romios August 31, 2022 at 4:13 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 August 31, 2022 at 3:24 PM Enjoyed this poem today. A joy to read. Panagiota Romios August 31, 2022 at 4:15 PM Elena, Hi again and thank you,. always appreciate your visits, thank you. Pangie xx

Brian Sambourne August 31, 2022 at 2:44 PM Another sensual work of poetry. You have a real talent for tenderly expressing desire + love, all within a mythic context. Congratulations! Brian Panagiota Romios August 31, 2022 at 3:41 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 August 31, 2022 at 2:12 PM Descriptive and romantic with a striking Greek setting. Love Is a many-splendored thing! ~ Best regards // paul Panagiota Romios August 31, 2022 at 3:32 PM Be still my heart! Thank you dear poet. Best to you Pangie