Turquoise Sea

You laid 

upon pebbles inside her caves 

at Dafnoudi Beach 

to be crowned 

and give birth. 

Now, looking into the shine 

of your own eyes 

at your side, 

peering up in trust 

without lust, 

the pain is forgotten.

Welcome back to her shores 

with yours, 

her heirs. 

Thrust thy body into her arms. 

The children’s laughter echos 

off the moss covered walls 

that led

you to her bed. 

Watch them at the rippling edge

of her skirt.

Let them hold her tender, loving hands 

protecting each from the twisting winds 

to come again,

bask and play 

with their father home with the prey.

Open your lips 

and drink the rainfalls 

from above;

make love 

again in her nest. 

Rest 

your head in her bosom. 

Tip 

and 

nip 

at her feet in the shade of her white,

limestone cliffs. 

Repose upon her stones 

in view of her throne. 

Turn to see

the neighboring 

Lefkada lying 

among the 

purple islands in 

her turquoise sea.