I was jealous

April 20, 2008    03:47 PM

 

 

Sunday.

I can’t believe it. 3rd week of April. Time is swiftly running.

I’m pondering a quote from Sappho describing the inner torment of jealousy.

 

Peer of gods he seemeth to me, the blissful 

Man who sits and gazes at thee before him 

Close beside thee sits, and in silence hears thee. 

Silverly speaking. 

Laughing love’s low laughter. Oh, this, this only 

Stirs the troubled heart in my breast to tremble! 

For should I but see thee a little moment, 

Straight is my voice hushed; 

Yea, my tongue is broken, and through and through me 

‘Neath the flesh, impalpable fire runs tingling; 

Nothing see mine eyes, and a voice of roaring 

Waves in my ears sounds 

  - “Ode to Atthis”