will jealous kings ever refrain
what is it that they hope to gain
by reenacting ancient myths
those chiseled onto monoliths
by sending heroes on those quests
those gauntlet trials and mettle tests
don't they know how the story ends?
it's as if fate itself depends
on Jason and on Hercules
forever chasing some damned fleece
like errand boys -- capricious kings
bent on avoiding Moiré's strings
instead get tangled in her web
lay helpless as their fortunes ebb
and adding, as their scheming fails
to well worn cautionary tales
Author notes: 3. Golden Fleece https://allpoetry.com/contest/2796054-Fleece-or-Fleecy-quotes-
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