You can’t have him
His is not yours- I plead

But Hades
He already has his plans
Muses have measured their thread
The urn has been made

Take me instead
Me over him- I bargain

And Hades
He rubs his hands together
The muses remeasure their thread
The urn will not be empty

And I

I pick up your helmet
I grease your sandals
I take your place