The Muses

I have no complaint

Safo

It is the Muses
who have caused me
to be honred: they
taught me their craft
Sappho
tr. Barnard

Faith, Spirituality and Religion Gratitude Wisdom

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Safo

625ac — 570ac · Eresos

Sappho was an ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos. Revered in antiquity as one of the greatest poets, her work is known for its intense emotion, focus on personal relationships, and exploration of themes like love, desire, and beauty. Though much of her poetry is lost, the surviving fragments offer a glimpse into a unique and powerful voice that has resonated through centuries.