Achilles

Achilles and Patroclus are my favourite mythological duo. No wonder there's a poem, right? At cosisodyssey@substack.com, they have a great poem about the boys. That's a reply of sorts.

Achilles, Achilles,

You know me, Achilles-

I would know you anywhere.

Achilles, Achilles,

Don't hurt me, Achilles,

Compared to you, I'm so lame.

Achilles, Achilles,

Be gentle, Achilles-

My heart's not mine anymore.

Achilles, Achilles,

I'm dying, Achilles

I'm fighting a pointless war.

Achilles, Achilles,

Look down, Achilles,

Your eyes have me rooted to spot,

Achilles, Achilles,

Hear my cry, Achilles,

In vain have I struggled and fought.

Achilles, Achilles,

I am here, Achilles,

My love for you grow every day.

Achilles, Achilles

Do tell me, Achilles,

Whether you want me to stay.

Achilles, Achilles,

I'm frightened, Achilles,

That my fate is bound to yours,

Achilles, Achilles,

Console me, Achilles,

So I would feel no remorse.

Achilles, Achilles,

Just hold me, Achilles,

I am not myself anymore,

Achilles, Achilles,

Remember, Achilles,

The oath that Patroclus once swore.

Achilles, Achilles,

I'll follow, Achilles,

I'll be yours till you want me to,

Achilles, Achilles,

Just tell me, Achilles,

That you love me as....