Athena was
Athena is
Athena ever will be
That wise warrior
Helmed in gold
Shielded by the work of Hephaestos
As she strides into battle
She is your swordarm
As it drives home a blow
She is your shield arm
As it takes blow after blow
She is your wily thoughts
Calculating your motion
Athena is
That weaver of goods
Selling her wares in the Agora
And that maker of tools
You use every day
Athena was
The keeper of the walls
That protected her city
And gave security enough
For civilization to grow
Athena ever will be
My patron goddess
Encouraging critical thought
Discouraging cowardice
And bringing light to my day
She of the grey eyes
Lover of owls
She of the bright Aegis
Defender of the weak
She of the olive tree
Lighting the night
Athena is
Athena was
Athena ever will be
Art: The Dispute of Neptune and Minerva by René-Antoine Houasse
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