I am Athena, silver eyed and daring,
My battle already won.
Dancing in my enemies’ blood
And I don’t need you
I don’t need you, but–
I am Aphrodite, who kindles love’s fire
And I can set any man ablaze
But for you I burn.
I am Artemis, whose former lover shines in the sky
Out of her way
I don’t have time for you
But you’re glowing in the dark
I am Helen of Troy, the catalyst
I bring armies to heel with a turn of my head
With a touch I launch a thousand ships
But you bring me to my knees
I am Persephone, with roses curling off the edge of my hand
And I require no flowers from you
But a look from you melts dewdrops
On my tongue
And I know that I don’t need you
But I am yours