This beautiful and highly original poem draws on the poet's love of classical Greek literature to create a unique fusion of language and imagery. With its intricate allusions and its powerful evocation of the Ionian coast, it is a work that invites readers to explore the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. Whether you are a lover of poetry or simply appreciate finely crafted literature, you will find this poem a pleasure to read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.