Oedipus Wrecks
“He will kill his father and marry his mother,” Aghast, Jocasta and Laius of Thebes did shudder At the proclamation of the Oracle at Delphi, of their newborn son, They sentenced their baby to death, hoping the frightful destiny is undone. “Kill our baby and feed him to the wolves,” wailed the parents, “We know of no other way to prevent him from becoming such an errant.” The executioner took the child to the forest to abide by the royal decree, But to kill the innocent child, his heart didn't agree! He left the child in the hollow of a tree, Hoping a hungry, wild animal would carry out the horrific plea. Hearing the wails of the child, a passing woodcutter pulled him out, Saw the poor thing’s leg had an awkward snout. Wondering which evil person could leave a baby so helpless, He carried him to the king of Corinth who was childless. The Corinthian king was thrilled at the sight of the child, “He will be my son and the future king,” he smiled. Oedipus, the boy with the awkwar...