Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC)

For the one that I’ve I lost,
boundaries I’ve crossed,
an empire that would never fall ….

I took his side,
with passion and pride,
it seems I have gambled it all, 
for love ….

He’s just a man,
I’ve loved just the man,
a feeling now hard to recall ….

The Gods turned away,
their game for the day,
amazed I have squandered it all, 
for love ….

Into a woman’s eyes you pledged the prize that she was dreaming of,
but to the ancient throne who’s might is mine alone, vows are not enough,
All for love ….

choir :
Pharaoh of Egypt,
the ships [bad word] 
the troops have landed,
they’re pounding at the walls ….

Fair Queen of Egypt,
don’t bow to Ceasar,
"But grace you him,
who has lost the world for love" …. (John Dryden)