Inner peace gives you answers
to unresolved questions
that you thought
needed to be answered
...
The higher the expectations
the higher the hurdles
over which happiness must jump
...
When the cold north wind blew
I still gave you hope
soon we will
walk in the cherry blossom grove
...
Beloved stars
my beacon
on the shores of eternity
you glitter and sparkle
...
We know little of wisdom
and those who could speak of it
are wise enough to remain silent
...
So hurry, Selene
the sun has already risen
...
Sappho Invokes The Three Graces
Beloved Muses
our sounds shall call to you
for our summer was long and hot
and the withered meadow thirsts for water
as we thirst for a little joy in life
Dearest companions
then hurry up
with weaving your flower wreaths
or do you love lonely nights?
Look, the sun is already setting
come and play the old melodies
accompany Sappho in her song
come and dance the old dances
in your silken dresses
let yourself be caressed
by the warm summer breeze
by the flickering candlelight
so that I am dizzy
by the scent of your shining hair
so beautifully adorned with blossoms
in honor of the arrival of the Charites
and ours will be the grace, beauty and joy
even before the morning star appears
The higher the expectations, the higher the hurdles, over which happiness must jump.