"Theseus on the Playground" by Len Harrison

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One day you won’t

be able to ignore me; you won’t

be able to trip me; you won’t

be able to point your fingers and laugh.

I am half the blood of gods; I’ll push your fists away effortlessly.

You won’t lay a hand on me, and I’ll be a grown man, my own man.

You’ll find my name in all the stories; it will follow you everywhere.

My adventures will overshadow your meager little lives,

as I live the life I’m destined to live,

as I live the life I dream of from these woodchips.

No shore will be untouched by the soles of my feet; no sight

will go unseen by my eyes. I will conquer

all those who dare question me;

all those who dare underestimate me.

I will step into the palace as a hero, as king,

and I will have you banished from my kingdom.

You won’t be able to ignore me;

I will have your head mounted on my wall.

Now a sophomore at the Waynflete School in Portland, Maine, Len Harrison has enjoyed writing poetry since the second grade. In addition to writing poetry, Len has also been a member of The Telling Room's Publishing Workshop for three semesters and hopes to continue in this role. When not writing, Len can be found working backstage at the Franklin Theater, listening to science fiction podcasts, or learning languages.