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Frater O.D.'s avatar

Truly beautiful rendition. The level of intimacy you conjur in the mind is exquisite. You can feel the very pulse of APHROGENIA!

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Kristin Mathis's avatar

Oh I’m so glad you feel that because it’s exactly how the Greek feels…like Aphrodite is (to steal a phrase from Rumi) closer than one’s jugular vein. I was hoping to capture that in the translation!

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Frater O.D.'s avatar

Well you did with poetic alacrity!

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Justin Plunkett's avatar

wow, incredible <3 <3 <3

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Kristin Mathis's avatar

Thx so much! Sappho is pretty incredible in the original, and I really wanted to capture just how sexy it sounds in the Greek...AND how gorgeous her relationship with Aphrodite is. So glad it resonated for you!!!

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Kristin Mathis's avatar

It makes me so happy to think of you fluffing your nest with Aphrodite’s down! A beautiful birdsong for you whose own song helps others sing. 💕🙏

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