Before The Flood
July 6, 2023Nocturne: The Bedroom
July 6, 2023War Memories
In winter, sprawled on soft cushions,
replete and warm, munching on chick-peas
and drinking sweet wine by the fire…
that is the time to ask each other:
As if to Odysseus:
“Who, from where, and why, art thou?”
– Or with a wink:
“And how many years are on your back, Bold-Heart?”
-Or, quietly:
“Had you yet reached man’s estate, when the Persians came?”
Xenophanes
Xenophanes (c. 570 - c. 475 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and poet who is best known for his critiques of traditional religious beliefs and his advocacy for a single, all-powerful god. His poetry often explored themes of truth, wisdom, and the natural world.