The
Labours of Hercules
Pisces
Andrew
Nellist
Hercules was assigned
one more labour,
To travel to the land of
illusion, Erytheia,
And rescue the dark-red
cattle from Geryon,
The three-headed
monster, and their guard
Eurytion with his
two-headed dog.
After time spent in
prayer to the sun,
He was guided safely
across the sea
And, after overcoming
the guard and his dog,
Reclaimed the herd, then
slew the monster
With one arrow through
all three bodies.
Righting many wrongs
upon his homeward way,
He found his place in
legend and the stars.
Still the stars shine
down upon a world
Of monsters and heroes,
the herculean
Task of working in the
world goes on,
Labours of rescue and
salvation lie ahead.
If we choose to work
with the universal sun
Which flows through
every human heart,
The Son can walk with us
again and we
Will live and serve
within a greater light.
We meet monsters and
problems many times,
But with changed and
unfamiliar faces.
Not long ago we stepped
behind Hercules
In the dust of Greece,
drew near the feet
Of Christ upon the
cross, following after
The lead and light of
the risen master.
Now Hercules watches
from the stars
As we set about the
tasks assigned to us.
On a headland,
overlooking the sea,
Ages ago, these words
upon the wind
Came close in
confirmation;
Do not be afraid, for I
am with you.
Heal the hurting land
for all life and men.
Work with the soul which
guides you on.
One day I will walk with
you again.
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