we die forgotten
The Chorus -
Cunning, not the feat of arms, brought fair Ilium low,
Unmasked Achilles gambit leading him to Troy,
Drove the swift knife into Iphigenia's breast
To ply cruel Artimus for fair following winds.
But the fates cut many lives short on Ilium's shores
Hopes of glory dashed for thousands who fought and died
Their shadows haunting Hades’ dark, lifeless halls:
Noble Hector no match for enraged Achilles,
Nor the son of Peleus, Paris' swift arrows.
Who won the laurel of Achille's golden armor
And was named Greatest of the Greeks if not Ajax?
But he who knew no honor save ruthless cunning,
Wily Odysseus, gained both, and the better man,
Mighty Ajax, fell upon his sword in sorrow,
His soul traveling the lonely roads to Hades’ keep.
But the gods' wroth did not end at the sack of Troy,
Agamemnon would rue his daughter's sacrifice
When his wife and her lover knifed him in his bath.
But he who deceived Troy with the horse filled with Greeks
Would spend ten long years failing to return to home....
Comments (10)
As easily eclipsed as existing.
A coat for the sun. What a picture. Beautiful piece.
I like how short the lines are in this one, as I think an acrostic is made harder when you limit how many words you add in. "Silence's stealth." is my favourite bit!
Nice work on your ‘moody’ acrostic! It’s such a credit to you that you are able to share so many different works..I.e poetry etc as well as some longer form stories amongst your micro story a day challenge. Impressive Rachel !! 😊👏
Oooo, I especially loved the coat for the sun. Your Acrostic was so beautiful!
Coat for the sun. That was unexpected and very creative. Your poem's flow is awe striking. Good, very good Rachel.
I love coat for the sun. … well I loved the whole thing but particularly this line. Nice to see you back. Hope Scotland was fun.
You changed the mood for this one. It feels sacred and liminal. Very arresting poem, Rachel!
Wonderful job, you brought the reader in right away with your words and rhythm.
“Coat for the Sun” is genius! Great acrostic, Rachel! This one leaves something to ponder