Penelope

Penelope, how zealous
you were for twenty years
supporting the Trojan war and fending off the spears

Penelope, how faithful
you were for twenty years
while your man was dutiful and suitors gave the leers

Penelope, how valiant
you were for twenty years
holding steadfast to beliefs and conquering the fears

Penelope, how clever
you were for twenty years
unraveling webs you wove and keeping back the tears

Penelope, how patient
you were for twenty years
biding time until triumph and then taking the cheers