Book Two (24 January 2023)
Sized Football Cleats, grabbed their Helmets, shoulder Pads, jerseys, pants; sized Soccer cleats, jerseys, shorts; Sized running shoes, tank tops, shorts. Zeus Sent Dream To whisper False promises To Agamemnon: Hera's supplication Had been heard, he might take Troy. New, Fifth form Boy, said to Be star, public School quarterback, coach Recruited with offer Of full, two year scholarship. Dropped Boxers, Unrolled towels, Slid jockstraps up, Pulled on t-shirts, shorts, Jerseys, pants, pads, socks; new Shoes tied, ran out from lockers. Greaves Fastened, Corselets Girded, swords slung Across shoulders, shields Lifted high, helmets set Upon heads, readied for fight. Old Monied Scion, school's Traditional Football quarterback, Tossed on worn t-shirt, shorts, For private weight room workout. Swarmed Down grass Slope to a Football goal post, Or ran past it, climbed Bank to soccer net, or Continued down beaten trail. Fate Of Troy Sent off course When Achaians S...