As I finished my story… there was silence. Good King Alkínoös and his men had been attentive listeners. They presented me with amounts of treasure beyond any generous offer. I then said my goodbyes and wished the people farewell. The journey was a surprisingly smooth one, and the ship sailed calmly and swiftly towards the place that I had once called home.
To be truthful, I was nervous. I didn’t know if the people there had changed or if they were anxious to see me… I wasn’t really sure what I was to do when I got there. Something told me that I should see my family… but then I had second thoughts… maybe I should wait a little longer. I think that it would’ve been right for me to reunite with my family, but, I didn’t want to risk my own skin just to see my family so, instead I was disguised as a beggar in order to not be recognized.
This is Odysseus the beggar signing off for tonight…
P.S.- Something just isn’t right here… maybe my journey isn’t over yet. Check out the song below… Breakaway by: Kelly Clarkson
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