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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

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

Deb M

Date: 9/1/2022 5:01:00 PM

Just simply beautiful Pangie! Debx

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...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/1/2022 9:00:00 AM

Honored by your visit, Michael and mentioning, James. See you soon! Thank you, Pangie

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/31/2022 7:02:00 PM

A lovely write, dear one! I love “ His eyes, deep, dark as Kalmata olives.”

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/1/2022 8:57:00 AM

You sweet thang! I love that line, too. I liked the write, in its totality. We all pen so differently! You are one of the kindest poets here. Untouched by arrogance and knowing you, a humble child of the Most High! 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

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.

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

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

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/31/2022 3:32:00 PM

Be still my heart! Thank you dear poet. Best to you Pangie