Homer's (the blind man's) poetry XXIII  as seen by the waiter

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"Iliad XXIII"
 

  XXIII

book twenty-three

They grieve at Troy

while the Greek troops salute Patroclus

and wish him farewell in style he deserves to travel into

the heavens where he belongs

and Achilles shall see to it that he gets there in style.

A feast in honor of Patroclus

is held with fish and plenty of meat

roasted on open fires available are wine

and women to satisfy the army.

The next day timber is hauled to the beach

and a spot readied to set fire

under Patroclus' body so it may rise in smoke.

But the wood refuses to burn until the gods

with lightning lend a helping hand.

Achilles orders his men to hold funeral

games to honor his friend,

and he is sure that the dogs

found Hector's flesh along the way,

as Achilles' men compete for prizes such as

flawless- skilled women, tripods, cars, armor and weapons.

In games where second best don't count.    

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