I HAVE

I have walked the halls of Valhalla
and I have blushed the shieldmaidens of Rohan.
I have seen the face of Helen of Troy,
and I have drunk from Cleopatra's cup.
But even I, who have defeated the Spartans,
may not stand before you without being turned a boy,
from a man.
Copyright ©2003 Ashi Shadow

8/4/03 on Katie