Ermelinta Melina Papa: A Passion for Languages and Literature
Ermelinta Melina Papa, born in 1974, hails from Agrinio, Greece. A devoted mother of two, she is passionate about teaching and languages. She holds a teaching certification in English and French from the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs and is also proficient in Italian and Spanish. Ermelinta completed an intensive one-year translation program in French-Greek-French in Athens. Her love for languages and literature has driven her to author several books, including My Soul’s Voice, The Flame of the Oil Lamp, Blue Dreams, and The Heart Charmer.
Ermelinta is also a proud member of The World Directory of Literature, History, Art, and Culture. Her deep connection to the arts and language is reflected in her works, which showcase her poetic spirit and unique voice.
Poetry by Ermelinta Melina Papa
My Eternal Desire
There,
where my tears kiss the open ocean,
I live, I breathe, I yearn,
our Unique World,
to be transformed into bliss!
With it,
I will wrap the rosy dawn,
to be my soul’s eternal charm.
Joyfully, the sunbeams will dance,
and I will cradle them in my arms.
So that war and fear may shatter,
For we deserve to live in peace and calm.
Oh, My Wind of South!
Oh, my wind of the South!
Caress upon my lips!
Every time you pamper me,
I grow into an evergreen tree.
As you bring him to my chest,
our love’s nest flourishes within.
His fire keeps me warm,
no fear of any storm.
You, the king of my Earth,
giving me wings every moment.
To fly in the open sky,
chasing the dazzling stars.
As you water my veins,
you soothe my every pain.
Oh, majesty of my heart,
let our love last forever!
I Am
I am Melio of honey,
With hills for my footstool.
And stars in my curls.
I bend down and gather water with my fingers.
And look! I cup the river in my palm,
In its flow, I cleanse my wants.
I transform into a crystal-clear waterfall.
Spring flows inside me,
Spilling rivers at my feet,
As they rush to kiss the open seas!
Prepared by Angela Kosta, Executive Director of MIRIADE Magazine. Angela is an academic, journalist, writer, poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, translator, and literary promoter.
