Tenderly conveying dying brother,
treading careful to enable comfort,
terrified that he will succumb to hurt,
yet still averse to seek out his mother.

Ampelios conflicted, speeds gently,
soft-pawed shapes lope shadowy, beside him,
three grim-faced Nereides accompany,
while Penelope glint-eyed strides intently.

Ampelios halts to quickly parley,
for opulent palace towers through trees,
'Whatever transpires, please follow my lead.'

Waiting at entrance, enchantress Circe,
narrow-eyed watches him lower to knees,
lay brother down gently, then rise to plead.

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