Andromache

Dragged over the field went your man of such valor. Unaided by those above, left to the fury of that rage, Of who took down so many to find the heart of truth, On that foreign land so long ago. For who wept longer than you dear lady, When the son of Peleus took what was yours? On that foreign land, so long ago. How do I wipe your tears, When so long ago did your heart break? To see him, that one so noble, Disfigured behind that cruel chariot. Who held you close On that grievous day, so long ago? Now a spoil to the very madness, That came across the Aegean to your step. Taking down with swords to flesh. The sharp blades and the gore, And what did befall you? So long ago. For your loss I do give this one gift A secret shrine deep within my mind, Now on quiet nights do I light the censor, And remember those tears on that tender cheek. So long ago.