Art Tolentino (ArtDax)

Greek Maiden

I saw a Greek maiden who set my heart aflame

A beautiful Greek maiden, I never knew her name

Through her portrait I saw a smile and eyes that gleam

Oh I hope I won’t offend, if I pursue her in my dream

When I look at her picture my mind starts to fly

Towards Mt. Olympus, above a cloudless sky

Towards Meteora, the pillars of Parthenon

Towards Stomio beach, the cloister of Komnenion

When I look at her picture I hear a mellow voice

As from someone who loves to worship and rejoice

As from a poem that speaks of the birds and bees

As from love songs of Beyonce and Alicia Keyes

Oh lovely Greek maiden, what I feel words can’t explain

Kingdoms may rise and fall, your beauty shall remain

Lucky is that guy who will end up as your groom

But you will always be mine in the darkness of my room