Helen, where are you?
I've come here to wake you
Did somebody take you away?
He took you in flight, he
Who pleased Aphrodite today

Helen, don't you fear
I will find you next year
And Helen, don't lose hope
I will snatch you with a tug of this rope

I've sailed across this sea
To bring her home with me
Release the helpless thrall
Or I'll crush your weighty wall

Helen, I am near
Please wait another year
And Helen, little swan
I pray you won't long be gone