Priest at the Serapeum
July 5, 2023I Went
July 5, 2023Interruption
We interrupt the work of the gods,
hasty and inexperienced beings of the moment.
In the palaces of Eleusis and Phthia
Demeter and Thetis start good works
amid high flames and dense smoke. But
always Metaneira rushes from the king’s
chambers, disheveled and scared,
and always Peleus is fearful and interferes.
Constantine Cavafy
Constantine Cavafy (1863-1933) was a Greek poet who wrote in both Greek and English. His poetry was known for its rich imagery, historical allusions, and melancholic themes. Cavafy's notable works include "Ithaca," "The God Abandons Antony," and "Waiting for the Barbarians."