Difficulty

Jun 18, 2021
1 min read

Gripping life

as Paris holds onto the promise of victory.

Problems mount

as Paris considers being a supreme ruler.

Losing air

as Paris gravitates towards Helen of Sparta.

Exchange gas.

Choose Aphrodite over Athena and Hera.

Function.

Breathe.

Struggle.

Lung.

Windpipe.

Chest.

Daytime

blood.

The light’s

gone.

There are no special favours here.

Only the parting of a gift.

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