Poetry & Creative Writing

Odysseus and the Sirens (My 21st Century Version)

Odysseus vs. the Sirens

(21^st Century Version)

 

The magnificent city of Troy fell down,

Odysseus returned to his home town,

As he sailed directly west,

In his path was The Sirens nest,

Approaching the island Odysseus said,

Sunshades on, put ‘em on your head!

Strap me to the mast with the left over sausages,

With no sunshades I’ll see those savages!

 

The Funfair lights lit up the air,

Odysseus mesmerized by their flare,

The sausages started to feel the strain,

Odysseus tugging at them again,

The sailors standing oh so near,

Helping themselves to crackers and beer,

 

The crew members were getting tired

Off go the sunshades, their time has expired,

Attracted to the flashing Siren lights,

Overboard they go, into the night,

And Odysseus is left all alone,

Sailing back to his home…