Eugenides

I read these books aloud for hours
As we all listen, enthralled,
To the escapades of the Thief.

The surprises in the narrative;
The incredible, brilliant double meanings;
The majesty of the majesties.

Once, Eugenides cries to the gods
For answers: why did you betray me
To those who do not follow you?

And the answer, shocking: did we?
Would you take back what you lost
To lose what you have gained?

You could have lost much more.
Be content.