to Ares, (with love and hope)
(the woodpecker is a sacred animal of Ares and represents courage and good fortune)
When I think of the times I felt so alone and afraid,
Of the ways I'd imagine who could come save me,
I never once thought I'd find comfort with you.
But I can see now, how history has been unkind
How perceptions get distorted and covered the truth.
"if only they could know the Ares I know!",
A phrase I find myself saying (who have I become?)
For where I once saw a war god, near maniacal with bloodlust,
I now see a protector, a pillar of strength and courage.
Ares Aphneius, the giver of plenty!
Oh, Ares Obrimos, He who is strong and mighty!
Ares Laossous, He who rallies men!
I thank you for showing me the side I never knew,
To be wrapped in your arms is a loving embrace.
Your ethereal touch warms my skin and slows my heartbeat,
Like the touch of a lover offering the comfort only they can give with a sweet embrace.
oh, how safe you must make the Fair Aphrodite feel - was it that devotion that brought joyous Harmonia to the world?
if I could have even a quarter of the love and loyalty you have for your union, I think I could die the happiest mortal alive.
