Daphne

Hope and fear

Left her colorless face without mirth

Sweet Daphne, the priestess of Old Mother Earth

Saw a stranger coming near

Full of pride

Still mighty Apollo desired

The God of all Arts gently playing his lyre

Needs a nymph to guard his night

Safe and sound

Daphne lived in the mountains, protecting the ground

A wild virgin girl

In a heavenly world

Breaking Apollo's heart

Whatever happens, her goddess will ward

Chasing his love through the mountains and hills

Slave of a world full of passionate thrills

Dreaming of being embraced by her arms

Could not resist all her magical charms

But meaning no harm

Please don't forsake me in hours of need

Fallen a victim to Apollo's greed

Goddess of Earth, she cried so desperately

If I can't escape won't you please let me be

A wild laurel tree

Sacred tree

Oh to worship, to cherish and always be near thee

Your leaves will serve

To those with the urge

To give beauty to words