Origin Date: 03-11-2022

The Story: This piece is based on the song, “Achilles Come Down” by Gang of Youths. It describes the mental crumbling of a man said to have the strength of Gods, the Greek hero, Achilles. As he contemplates the potential of his suicide alone upon a rooftop, he engages with the pain, and finds purpose in his remaining potential.

“Hurt and grieve but don’t suffer alone

Engage with the pain as a motive

Today of all days see

How the most dangerous thing is to love

How you will heal and you’ll rise above…”

“…Throw yourself into the unknown

With pace and a fury defiant

Clothe yourself in beauty untold

And see life as a means to a triumph…”

“…It’s more courageous to overcome.”