Ennead
Created | Updated Dec 6, 2004
In Arcadia
Be amused without folly,
Polyhymnia.
She, whirling with glee,
Sings, mother of the Sirens,
Quick Terpsichore.
No sorrow, she loves.
Where is her beloved heart?
This is Erato.
By decree the key,
And her eloquence shall rule,
Queen Calliope.
Loved the great hero;
To follow by tree and sea
Pleased epic Clio.
Time, no barrier,
An idea, stars make plain
To Urania.
Crazier than most
She can see a happy trail,
Naked Thalia.
We hear and agree,
Lady of the double flute,
So plays Euterpe.
Who is free? The plea
Is heard by the tragic bell
Of Melpomene.
Each part of the heart
Touched by the various line;
Nine to inspire art.
Be amused without folly,
Polyhymnia.
She, whirling with glee,
Sings, mother of the Sirens,
Quick Terpsichore.
No sorrow, she loves.
Where is her beloved heart?
This is Erato.
By decree the key,
And her eloquence shall rule,
Queen Calliope.
Loved the great hero;
To follow by tree and sea
Pleased epic Clio.
Time, no barrier,
An idea, stars make plain
To Urania.
Crazier than most
She can see a happy trail,
Naked Thalia.
We hear and agree,
Lady of the double flute,
So plays Euterpe.
Who is free? The plea
Is heard by the tragic bell
Of Melpomene.
Each part of the heart
Touched by the various line;
Nine to inspire art.
