Lamia

In a vivid, verse‑driven retelling of ancient myth, the fleet‑footed messenger of the gods roams the wild woods of Crete, his heart heavy with longing for a nymph whose beauty is whispered but never seen. The poet paints a world where dryads, satyrs and restless Olympus have all retreated, leaving Hermes to chase a fleeting love across rivers and glades. His quest is both a tender pursuit and a storm of jealous yearning.

His wanderings bring him to a dazzling serpent—an otherworldly lamia whose scales flash like sunrise‑caught rainbows and whose voice drips honeyed prophecy. She offers a cryptic bargain, promising the location of the elusive nymph if Hermes swears an oath, while her own tale of sorrow and longing mirrors his. The encounter spirals into a dance of intrigue and desire, setting the stage for a mythic love story that unfolds in lush, lyrical language.