Epilogue To Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

The sun was rising on the open sea

And Odysseus looked out over the horizon.

It had been almost five days since there last stop; Ismaros

The sea shined bright in the

Sweet spring air and the sun

Beat down on the hopeless men.

They were farther away from home now than ever.

In the distance, the sailors could see

An island that was rather immense in size

And full of massive trees and lush forests.

The water surrounding the island glistened like

The finest crystal in Grease.

As the men grew closer, they heard the distinct sound of a lady

Which was comforting music to their ears after

So long in the dangerous sea.

Odysseus was intrigued by the sweet sound

And without a second thought,

Odysseus knew he had to get his team back under control

And back to following orders.

"I know that I have steered you wrong before

But I also know that this woman needs our

Help desperately! How would you feel

If were you on that Island, starving by that fire?

Would you want help? It 's the right thing to do,

And after all we have endured, we must show

The gods that we still have a clean soul,

And that we are good people indeed!"

Odysseus was truly a man of persuasion

And his crew decided to follow him onto the island

Where the damsel 's cries became louder and more evident.

The men approached her and asked

What the significance of her cries were.

They were given no response other than silence.

She was then questioned once more.

And the same reply was given.

Shortly after, without a single word,

The mysterious woman stood up from the fire,

Slowly walked past Odysseus and his troops,

Who were confused by her actions,

And ventured into the dark forest

That stood behind them.

The men looked back at Odysseus,

Wondering if they should leave