Myth 4 Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi

Yalova Lagoon had left excellent memories
Herakles had thrown silver arrows to Cave of Hades
Early morning Terpander had blown the ivory flute
Had Pindar read blazing verses to the yellow bear?

Zeus was going to Mount Athos alone at dawn
Hydra was meeting the red-haired queen on Messinia Gulf
Terrace of the Lions was flaming with nostalgic passion
Black Roses were giving to Demetra without hesitation

Were chestnut trees still crawling on Perahora Peninsula?
Mount Voulkano was shouting loudly at Perseus
Themis was helping paralysed children in Vyzitsa Village
Mysterious light was gleaming wonderfully on Cape Tenaro

(dedicated to a poet friend at poemhunter, MARK LEWIS BERRYANN)