Athena & Aphrodite

On lonely evening strolls

Her eyes meet mine

From the book she held

Toward a simpleton

My qualities are nothing special

I am simply average

But her gorgeously tanned skin

The way she speaks

Confidence with curiosity

She is more than a beauty queen

And more than a chemistry major

Every time we speak

I feel content with myself and her

Other people make small talk

Only asking the bare minimum

Repetition and uninteresting remarks

But her conversations are larger than life

Philosophy, war tactics, beauty

Are simply second nature

Every time we go separate ways

A part of me is missing

No longer in the presence

Of a majestic warrior and beauty queen

The swords have dulled

My skin looks paler

But after classes I feel refreshed

Knowing I will see her again