The living embodiment of beauty,

that was Helen of Troy,

the reason why men went to war,

battle stained, the sacking

and destruction

of a noble city.

Yet few realise that in later life,

she became a glutton, fast food addict

and as her handsome noble features

began to fade away,

she became known as Helen,

the face that munched a thousand chips.

Ian D. Hall 2018