| Hubris And which Greek hero am I trying to be this time? Oddysseus, Achilles, Prometheus -- the one who tried to do the impossible. Oedipus, perhaps, defying fate: I thought I could build a painless relationship - if only I was careful enough. Such pride, such naivete. Funny thing is, I think you bought into it. Even now, I think you still believe. Hubris, I suppose. Which would be worse-- to hope but never have, or to have and never hope? You stayed in the shadows, unreal unknown, untouched. I stripped soul-naked before you and danced. I dreamed for you, you turned, so gracefully, so tastefully, and glided away. I have no dances left. Don't ask me. |