Beloved Andromache

Beloved Andromache

A Story by clairvoyantmars
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This was actually my homework in my English class. I loved it so much I had to put it in here. I hope you like it. It's about Hector and Andromache in the story the Iliad written by Homer.

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I feel your eyes on my retreating back as I head toward my battle. My armor is heavy and the glare of the sun hurts my eyes. I do not look back to take in what you feel is my last sight of you. I do not glance back to the child you hold in your arms. Your image in engraved in my mind, and my heart clutches as I remember your tresses that ripple over your shoulders, the thick lashes that frame your eyes, your tear-stained cheeks as you beg me to stay. I disappear from your sight and only then do I turn back to breathe in the scent of our farewell.


Goodbye, beloved Andromache. Soon you will be back in my arms and I will be there to wipe your tears away. For now I must face the fiend who comes between us.


I lift the sword in my hand. This battle I dedicate to my king and country. But my fiend's last breath I give to my dear Andromache.

© 2011 clairvoyantmars


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this is a great snap-shot in time

Posted 13 Years Ago


The farewell of lovers. This is amazing. I love how into detail with it. You've got a shoe in for an A.

Posted 13 Years Ago


"to breathe in the scent of our farewell" I love this write. The imagery and the expressions of love is very touching.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Aww that is soo sweet!:') Love the way you descibe 'his dear Andromache':)

Posted 13 Years Ago


This is a great dedication to the one he loves. Very cool

Posted 13 Years Ago


Your writing is vivid and fills the imagination with pictures of this ancient time. Wonderful!

Posted 13 Years Ago


This is well told and intensely emotional. I especially enjoyed the way you ended it. Nicely done.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Elegant ending, striking love....this battle is amazingly carried out here with emotion :) xx

Posted 13 Years Ago



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