This poem is dedicated to my grandson, Jeff, who has been studying Mesopotamia in school. He shared a poem with me that he wrote, as a school assignment, about Gilgamesh. After he realized that I had no idea who Gilgamesh was, I decided to do some research. An quick internet search garnered enough information that I wrote this poem for him.
Ode to Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh, oh Gilgamesh,
Wherefore art thou Gilgamesh?
Traveling all Mesopotamia,
Wild man Enkidu at your side?
Searching for treasure?
Searching for gold?
Do your duties as king,
Warrant this arduous adventure?
Do you search without family?
Without friends?
Gilgamesh, oh Gilgamesh
What are you searching for?
Trying to cheat death,
To save your immortal soul?
Dedicated to Jeff McMullen
November 22, 2019
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