I have a new found source of energy: hope.
As soon as Dawn with her rose-red fingers shone once more, I quickly dressed myself in cloak and shirt while Calypso slipped into a loose gown.
You know, if I was not with Penelope, I would probably stay here for the rest of my days. Calypso would be a real joy to see, if she were not psycho. None the less, Penelope is my love and nothing will keep me from her, not even Poseidon!!
Next, we planned my great voyage home. She gave me a heavy bronze ax, one only strong men like me could carry.
After our planning, the nymph lead me to the island's outer edge where multitudes of trees grew tall, sky-high, like nothing I had ever seen before. So, I got to work.
I cut twenty in all and trimmed them will my ax, split them deftly straight down the middle to make planks.
Meanwhile, Calypso was retrieving a drill and I bore through all my planks to wedge them snugly.
All wax set and by the fourth day, all work was complete. I even got to take it out for a test ride! The sail was pitched, everything was ready to go. I could not believe that my journey was going to continue after all I had gone through. The struggle is real.
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