"Leave Krete and come to this holy temple
where the graceful grove of apple trees
circles an alter smoking with frankincense.

Here roses leave shadow on the ground
and cold springs bubble through apple branches
where shuddering leaves pour down profound sleep

In our meadow where horses graze
and wild flowers of spring blossom,
anise shoots fill the air with aroma.

And here, Queen Aphrodite, pour
heavenly nectar into gold cups
and fill them gracefully with sudden
joy."

-Sappho