The Poems of Sappho

The poems of Sappho are a collection of works written by the ancient Greek poet Sappho who lived on the island of Lesbos in the 7th century BCE. Sappho is considered one of the greatest lyric poets of all time and her work has had a profound influence on Western literature and culture. Sapphos poems are known for their lyricism beauty and emotional intensity. They cover a wide range of themes from love and desire to friendship nature and the passing of time. Many of her poems are addressed to women and are believed to have been composed for performances by female choirs. Sapphos poetry is characterized by its use of vivid imagery musical language and intense emotion. Her poems often explore the complex emotions of love and desire and are celebrated for their frank and honest depictions of same-sex love. Unfortunately many of Sapphos poems have been lost over time and only fragments of her work remain. Despite this her surviving poems continue to be celebrated and studied and are considered some of the greatest works of literature in the Western canon.