Helen
A potted history of the Trojan war.
The face that launched
one thousand ships
was that of Helen
who was Menelaus’s wife.
She had lustrous eyes
and curvy swaying hips.
She eloped with Paris
causing a bitter strife.
The outraged cuckold
laid siege to Troy.
The resulting war
lasted for ten years.
The city was then taken
through a canny ploy
and Cassandra’s prophecy
fell on deaf ears.
People believed
she suffered from delirium;
they ignored the warnings
that could’ve saved them.
The city of Troy
also known as Ilium
was subjected to looting
and utter mayhem.
Without batting an eyelid
she rejoined her spouse
and returned home
with the Spartan fleet.
Now, a model of discretion,
runs an efficient house.
She had taken a big gamble
but landed on her feet.
© Luigi Pagano 2016
Virgil would approve.
And Homer too, I hope.
Thanks for the comment Jay.
Bloody hell Luigi you have taken a few liberties here, I don’t know if I should have laughed — but I did. You told the tale well. 😉
Gerry
Well, Gerry, I have it on good authority that Agamemnon, Menelaus and all their mob didn’t think it was a laughing matter.
I’ll let you into a secret: I wrote this for a writing challenge that required the use of five names relating to body parts. You may be able to find a few more than five.
Cheers and good hunt.
Luigi
Seven 😉
Well done.
Yes, agree with Gerry. Seven. I laughed too. 🙂 Clever take on the challenge.
Thank you. Seven it is.