3. Deus ex machina

Aphrodite couldn't believe

her favorite experiment was in danger.

There was no way she'd start to grieve

even if she were indeed a stranger.

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She calls Poseidon to join her quickly

a favor she needs for a special project.

She says she's troubled and feeling sickly

and tells him her troubles' main object.

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There is a boat already at sea

from Santorini making its way.

It carries a girl they all agree

she's very special, a lot at play.

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A wind she wants but not a monsoon

to slow things down just enough.

They must act now and not just soon

she needs an idea off the cuff.

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That's not a problem Poseidon exclaims

I'll cash-in a favor Aeolus owes.

He's the best at re-igniting flames

on just his wish any boat slows.

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Both mortals fear all has ended

taking already a separate path.

Their two hearts once so clearly blended

now firm in the hands of weather math.

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A massive commotion, intense exchanges

she's really worried her thoughts a mess.

His existing plans he quickly changes

there must be a way to relieve the stress.

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Plans are formed with new alternatives

things get better and then get calmer.

There is no need for more superlatives

no need to call a heart embalmer.

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He rushes close to the port

it's complicated but not impossible.

The ball is now out of their court

but maybe they'll meet it's now possible.

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She's happy and she smiles once more

surprised at her own reaction.

Her heart's now obviously open door

surely that's not just an attraction.

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He's happy now he smiles once more

content that they may see each other.

He wants to jump, rise from the floor

they'll be in company of one another.

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A last minute panic appears out of nowhere

her reason and feelings have started fighting.

Is an alternative to be found somewhere

or is it better that all's exciting?

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And then there's peace and calm and warmth

sharing a moment and feeling close.

Aphrodite looks at them from up North

no logic, no reason, it's nature's prose.