Gilgamesh
say were given the right
to other bodies and minds
no choice but to take it
take them
challenged
and confronted
pivoted like a pro
looked into self
more of the old followed
with a new rationale
drowning out the words
the screams
went on a rampage
packaged as a quest
the life and death of others
resource and fame
enlightened
and upgraded
assumed previous place
under a fresh flag
story shared all over
existence justified
who could say no
to everlasting glory
* * * * *
Midas
Wish for the shiny things
you see everywhere
everyone else is using
that make everything nicer
for the fun
you always wanted to have
wanted to try
to enjoy
the fibres
of muscle tissues
of other sentient beings
to satiate your senses
the opportunities
to make the most
for the least
in the shortest
the status
you feel you are owed
with all that makes it clear
to those around and below
Or
wish for your genes
to have a world
left to replicate in