You are no Apollo
But I spent nine days
And nine nights
Breaking the law
I didn't go home
And I only longed for you
As I watched you rise and go
For I, Clytie
Was dazzled by the glow
Of your golden hair
And Godly beauty
Though you, the sun-god
Never looked my way again
No matter how many hours I spent
Until my toes became roots
My feet stiffened and became a stem
My hair turned to petals
And my clothes turned to leaves
I stood there forever
Raised my head towards the sky
I stared and waited for you
Through my whole lifetime
People called me sunflower
They never knew that I was a nymph
Who existed to love you
While you love, existed for someone else
Love, you are no Apollo and I am no Clytie
But love, their legend is our story
For I'll always admire you from afar
And you, love, will never meet my eyes.
