Amanda Aremisia Forrester
O Athens, sacred city of my Goddess
The gray-eyed daughter of Zeus
Wreathed in olive leaves
Your glory shines across the world to this day!
O Athens, whose fertile lands
Gave birth to great minds
Men like Perikles, like Sokrates, like Plato
Your knowledge shines across the world to this day!
O Athens, whose temples are the most beautiful
In the world, for you hold at your center
The Parthenon which houses the ivory image of Athena Owl-eyed
Your beauty shines across the world to this day!
O Athens, birthplace of democracy
The first city ruled By The People
You are the mother of Law and Justice
Your freedom shines across the world to this day!
O Athens, sacred city of my Goddess
I pray one day to meet you in person –
To walk on thy sacred soil
To sit among your fallen columns
The glorious birthplace of my Gods!
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