FOR THE LOVE OF PENELOPE, MY DARLING DOVE

Oh, for twenty long years,

Away from my love, Penelope,

Memories pierce soul like spears,

Faithful lover I am, have not lost hope.

My foes can capture my kingdom,

Pillage and plunder my lands,

But her heart beats in rhythm,

Only for my kiss and embracing hands.

Calypso, the gorgeous sorceress

Seductress with beautiful braids,

Imprisoned me in her island fortress.

Casting love spells and raids.

Enchanting me with her dance,

Keeping me as forced loverboy,

Throwing at me seductive glances,

She couldn’t make me her toy.

Gods cheered at my love,

For Penelop, my darling dove,

The sea nymph saw the reason,

To hold true love was her treason.

I fought against all odds,

Defied monsters and Gods,

To be with Penelop, my lover,

Lost in her thoughts in all hours.

Sailing all seven stormy seas,

Feeling her scent through breeze,

I won’t settle for a moment’s ease,

To Penelope, my spirit flees.

I am Odysseus, the great warrior,

Knocking down all barriers,

I will surrender only to that force,

To the love of Penelope, of course.

POETIC FLAVOURS