i.
this Golden Island knew
the Minotaur was locked
inside, watching the ‘gulls
plucked from the sun
piece by piece in the rays
as he hums Father’s hymn,
—baby bastard
—baby bull
ii.
the queen mother moaned
with the handsome bull
inside, clutching her breast
her womb was combed
piece by piece out of lust,
the Minotaur spit by Father,
—baby bastard
—baby bull
iii.
Sister is fair, clever
to boldly lead her lover
inside Father’s maze
where other men were torn
piece by piece by hooves,
teeth gripped, remembering:
—baby bastard
—baby bull
iv.
but the Minotaur watched
that Precious Boy fly
under a sun god’s eye
only to be caught
inside the god’s hands,
romantic, stark resemblance—
—baby bastard
—baby bull
v.
Father can be heard
with rage. at night
the Minotaur waits
for a moon god
to hold him. to be held.
he was held once by Mother
who blessed him as Asterius—
a prince’s name.
inside the labyrinth’s center
the Minotaur shivers
hearing Sister’s lover
approaching with a lust.
vi.
when the Minotaur raises
his head high, blessed by blade
from Sister’s naivety.
he mourns Mother again, torn
piece by piece, quietly
trying to hum Father’s hymn,
—baby bastard
—baby bull