The crash of the wave shakes the very earth
and the sea rises to embrace the man as he falls
washing clean the crimes and the blood of friend and foe
Upon your great ships you prepare to embark

A sacrifice each will pay, a toll for crossing into my domain
for you often take from me what is mine, and it is just
that you repay me with offerings of that which you have borrowed.
A toll upon the road which embraces the world

He that gains my favor, does indeed control the world
for it is in the hands of those that haul the ropes
and unfurl the sails that the hunger of man is relieved.
If the proper due is not paid, I shall aid them in taking it.

For indeed the Greeks did benefit from my favor,
as they unfurled the banner of the beasts of the sea
and took from the Trojans goods and slaves.
Show gratitude, Greeks! Give up that which you have reclaimed.

Men of Troy, remember that a wall that no longer stands
was of my make. A making that was imposed upon me by my brother.
And the reward that was offered for such service was denied
for who should repay the expected work of a slave?

Oh Trojans, learn well from this grievous error
Remember always to treat well those upon who your life depends
for the blade will bend, the wall will break, and the armor will dent
if not crafted with the intent to dutifully serve.

Look not to a savior to spare you from my wrath
for those that offend me shall pay a tally before
I deign to once again offer them my gifts
No horse can pay your debt no matter how heavily laden.

But calm your fear, for the greatest storms can pass
And those that come through find the air sweeter
And the bounty of the sea tossed up upon your shores
I find no value in words of praise, when a gift shall serve better

Breathe, and remember that you cannot in my domain
For it is a place that you are forever to be a guest
I grant you passage, but be warned if you fight in my halls
for I shall take a heavy toll, and my anger shall be great

Clean your hulls, and mend your sails.
Fit young oars as heirs to the warped and aged.
Make all preparations and rituals to Poseidon
as is befitting a proper guest.

Mark your stitches well. Return each Barnacle to me.
Give gratitude to those who grew the wood and reaped its bounty.
Remember to set a coin for a new mast,
to pay for passage should it fail.

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