My love, she studies
for a grand humanities
exam. I’m quizzing her
and for each answer she’s
not sure about, she says,
“Themistocles.”
We have a brief debate
about whether Themistocles
was a real person or just
a name she’s making up.
Turns out, like with most
topics, she’s in the right.
Now I wonder if, somewhere
out there, sons are still named
Themistocles. Is there a
Themistocles being born right
now, in another distant land?
This poem took me on a journey, from wondering if Themistocles is a real person to contemplating the existence of sons named Themistocles in distant lands.
Your words have a way of sparking curiosity and imagination, JD DeHart.
Thank you for sharing this unique piece with us.
MAHTAB
Thank you for your comment, MAHTAB.