Eftalou, January 25
2017
As a real amazon
you rode the Aegean
waves
to battle
the poison in your
body.
Even without hairs
and with so nice
hats
you embraced life
like you could live
forever.
India or whatever
country
nothing was better
than yours
especially Eftalou
was calling
for your soul to
rest.
Food and drinks
laughter and helping
they made your life
like you were
invincible,
you smiling and
talking
eating &
drinking
like the world was
always yours
until the gods
decided different.
But you got the snow
I promised you
and now you are free
to travel wherever
you want to.
Miss you, but good
luck
my dear Emilaki!
I didn't know Emi very well, but we spent one long winter evening together in her restaurant (she owned with Eva in the old hammam). I was the only customer so she sat with me and we talked endlessly. I loved her immediately. Of course, I sought her out every time we were in Molyvos. She had amazing strength and optimism. Thank you for writing such a beautiful farewell.
ReplyDeleteThe old hammam in Mytilini, I should clarify.
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