By Michael T (geek greek)
Submitted by MichaelT()
Date: 2001 Sep 24
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Ulysses

the intensity of this iniquity
and this homeric tradgedy
unnerves me with it's hilarity.

She caused the utmost felicity
with a cloying toxicity
that was quickly gaining publicity
but wouldn't meet halfway.

I stood with a fearsome tenacity
at the ready with an awesome alacrity.
claiming this isn't how it has to be
as anything less than real.

I was looking for Penelope
We were dancing
the Calypso
I thought we were developing
the prize and risk worth chancing
but it's a no-go.

But I am still integrated.
Full on concentrated
somewhat underrated
but not at all intimidated.

This was not defeat.
This is not retreat.
This is me walking slowly
slowly home
I'll walk as long as it takes.

This is an Odessey.
It seems like twenty years later
I'm not lost anymore.
But she's not home either.
I won't save her from a wave of suitors
because she isn't faithful.
Not to me.

Don't call me Ishamel.