The Lovers' Map of Deryneia
The Lovers' Map of Deryneia Down in the beautiful ravine, where “Ayia Marina” lies, I would take my love, beneath the tender, azure skies; for my sweet darling, this dear journey I would make, two or three times a month, for love and passion's sake. I'd lead her to the shore, the silver-sanded place, to “Kala” down below, where the tide leaves its white lace; and when I asked for two sweet kisses, soft and low, my heart's small wish, my darling never would forgo. A grey, smooth stone from “Therymio” she chanced to find, for me to carve a promise, a message for her mind; and if I write those words, "I love you," deep and true, she vowed she'd press her lips to it, as lovers do. One Sunday to the arches of “Pente Kamares” we went, a sweet, secluded time, on pure affection spent; but as I drew her close and held her in my arms, she started asking favors, adding to her charms. To “Ayios Konstantinos” where th...