My heart has fought

countless clashes

so far,

yet it has stayed complete, one part

in this world of madness—

a creation of wars, envy, and conceit.

Where love just happens

to be an escort

only to pass the time

and then move on

to another Valentine.

Still, with all my sincere heart,

I stand tall,

facing the wicked, all

awaiting betterment to be instilled

for every mankind.

©2025, Vasiliki Papadopoulou