In the exposition he departs on his roan.
With a clippity-clop he sets his tone.
He’ll paint for himself the world in fine and at large.
In a struggle, self against self, he’ll lead the charge
and discover how to thrive on his own.
In the development he’s tossed about at sea
and rescues himself by grabbing a floating tree.
He builds a fortress with his good scout, Jim,
and dreams of returning home, his wealth about him,
grinning madly at the cannibals as they flee.
In the recap he surprises his peers
in a return that is sure to vanquish their fears.
At the cadence we spy him returning by stealth –
Odysseus returning to himself,
transporting the worldly, moving the wise to tears.
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