Of course I love you
July 6, 2023Must I remind you, Cleis
July 6, 2023Ode to a Loved One
LEST as the immortal gods is he,
The youth who fondly sits by thee,
And hears and sees thee, all the while,
Softly speaks and sweetly smile.
‘Twas this deprived my soul of rest,
And raised such tumults in my breast;
For, while I gazed, in transport tossed,
My breath was gone, my voice was lost;
My bosom glowed; the subtle flame
Ran quick through all my vital frame;
O’er my dim eyes a darkness hung;
My ears with hollow murmurs rung;
In dewy damps my limbs were chilled;
My blood with gentle horrors thrilled:
My feeble pulse forgot to play;
I fainted, sunk, and died away.
Sappho
Sappho (c. 630 BCE - c. 570 BCE) was an ancient Greek poet who is known for her lyric poetry and her depiction of love and desire between women. She was highly regarded in her time and her works continue to be celebrated as masterpieces of Greek literature.