A sudden blow and great wings beat Still and the staggering girl Thighs caressed Helpless breasts Feathered glory Shuddering loin Engenders Trojan breach Stranded upon a beach For Artemis’ breath A daughter’s death Why should Leda’s rape Mean Agamemnon dead Why should a god’s lust Mean Clytemnestra’s head Athena presides Athena decides Athena presides Athena decides