Odysseus has been away from home for many years
When on the shore of Ithaca a visitor appears
He's welcomed by Telemachus, Odysseus's son
Whose house is full of suitors, men who seek to wed his mum
The stranger says "I'm Mentes, I'm an old friend of your dad
Who are these wretched suitors? They must really make you mad!"
"Too right" Telemachus replies "but what am I to do?
Is father dead or lost at sea? I haven't got a clue!"
"I prophecy" Athene says (for 'twas her all along)
"Your father will return soon and he's sure to right this wrong,
Go see your father's friends and see if they have any news
And tell those suitors to go home and stop drinking your booze!"
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