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Homecoming Reflections

My companions
My dear companions,
Gone.
Every last one.
Why did they disobey me?
Why did they go against an immortal's wishes?
Well, it no longer matters why,
They're gone.

As I drift through the winedark sea
After surpassing Kharybdis and Skylla once again
I wonder if I will ever return home
My wife, Penelope,
Has she given up on me?
Has she remarried?
It has been so many years
And she is both beautiful and clever
No.
She would never give up hope,
Our love is too strong

But what of Telemakhos?
My dear boy
He is surely grown by now.
If only I could be there to see him
To help him
Does he know his heritage?
Does he know who he is?
There must be suitors for Penelope
Has he gotten rid of them?
O, Telemakhos!
How I long to see you and your mother!
More than you could ever imagine

Imagination,
How I yearn for home!
But I will never get there
The gods are clearly against me
My ship gone,
My crew gone,
There is nothing left for me,
I will never see my dearest wife or son again
No.
I will not let them win
I will get home!

As I silently vow this to myself
I see an island
No, not just an island,
An exquisite island.
Beautiful.
Lush green grass,
Trees,
Flowers,
Perfect.
As I come closer to this enchanting island
I see a woman
No, not just a woman,
An immortal.
She must be
She is beautiful,
Perfect.
Just like the island.

Maybe, just maybe
I can convince this woman to help me
If I can,
I will be able to reach home!
My beautiful home!
And, I will see my wonderful family once again!
Maybe the gods are not against me after all.