"There is a warm heart beating somewhere in Greece,
Somewhere the gods would kindly grant us peace.
One thousand doors we came to, one thousand shut.
Blessed be the ones residing in this hut.”
Said Philemon, “We have more than enough to spare!”
Though it’s profuse to call what they had threadbare.
He filled a beechwood basin, bathing their limbs,
She lit a fire as the sky went dim.
Seeing their bowl was ever-filled to the brim,
They begged indulgence and they sang their hymns.
Offering a goose, their guardian, Jupiter refused.
Said he, “For you’re deserving of our gratitude,
Take to the mountain ere we have destroyed this place,
Leaving a temple fit to satisfy your grace.
Is there anything you’d ask?
Give us any plea or task,
Anything you want or lack
Before I go.”
“I think so…
For if we should die apart,
Pray bestill my beating heart,
I would not know where to start,
So let us go
In tow.”
“It’s so.”
“Rest now my love, dear Baucis, let come the leaves.
Sup of the earth below these hallowed eaves.
My love for thee is like no other before,
And, like the trees, will grow forevermore."
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