Athena, in Greek Mythology, is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, warfare, strength, strategy, female arts, crafts, justice and skill. Somerville singer, songwriter Jennifer Matthews sent us a poem in tribute to this ancient deity. By the way, Matthews is back in Somerville after a long trek in Alaska, New Mexico, Austin, Texas and Europe. She is recording a new album Tales of a Salty Sweetheart. For more information go to http://jennifermatthews.com

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Athena

I wanna flow easy like rainfall in July
like gypsy moths retreating as the moon captures their eyes
Receiving horses in my path
inviting me to ride upon the land and not look back
and what is the meaning of everything that hurts
that brings a burden to the mind and blinds a man like thirst
Athena, Queen a righteous believer give me wisdom first
Aphrodite fill me with poetry
Isis give me birth
cast a spell to lead me through this world
To be a bolt of lightning and pretty as red dirt
Athena make me strong as the mountains of the earth
Travelling through distant lands
I felt the wind and heard the sea
speak as within.

– Jennifer Matthews

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