Orpheus: A Tragicomedy in Six Parts

ORPHEUS: A TRAGICOMEDY There once was a fellow from Thrace, Who wouldnt accept his wifes fate-- With only a lyre, He walked through the fire, To spring her from Hades place. But when the man met with the god, And spoke of his plight, god guffawed. "So what?" Hades said, "Lots of people are dead. Now beat it, you musical fraud." Well, the fellow from Thrace wouldnt leave-- Whats the point to a life bereaved? "But I love her!" he crooned, As he plucked out a tune, "Dont you know what its like to g...