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 (8)
lol I do actually have to pee Thankfully this isn’t my cup today, but it was my cup a week or so back. I like that ‘accept’ wasn’t spelt out, I like the effect that gave. I completely agree with this haiku, some days I just can’t function. lol the letter P was a nice touch. A very relatable piece 👌🏽👏🏽🤗♥️
Yah!!! Ha!😅😆 I really would have liked if that cup said at the end and “I MUST pee in this cup, NOW!” Would have been a nice way to finish it and to never share a hot drink with this person at their house! 🤣
amazing....keep it up
I wish I don't even have to get out of bed for that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oh wow, same 💯! Wonderful writing.
Truth Be the truth, and you speaketh the truth
Feel better soon! Sending a little something something!
I have many days like that. Too true.