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From A literal impression of Homer’s Odyssea from someone who’s literally heard it

©2022 by A. P. David:

When Eos the early-born child appeared, Rose-Fingers—the dawn—

He roused himself right out of bed, Odysseus’ own son,

Dressed himself in clothes, and set his sharp sword round his shoulder;

Under his glistening feet he bound beautiful sandals,

And made his…