Sense the pain , suffering , the desolation in her lonely soul . I considered saving her , but feeling no remorse , my spear pierced her heart .
I pretended to feel remorse , in hopes the Trojans Would peacefully allow me to return to the ships Beached on the shore . However , they did not buy Into my deceit one bit . They persisted , and then , Out of nowhere , an earthquake struck the land . The ground vibrated , and the towering surrounding Trees fell in an instant , killing all crew in its path . Only I had survived . There was no escape . I fell To my knees and cried out to the Trojans . I begged And begged . I apologized deeply and made many Sacrifices . Finally , the Trojans reciprocated The feeling of remorse and all agreed To let me go freely after an honest Apology , suffering no harm .
As I looked back At the glimmering purple island , I knew That my actions would always find a way Back to me , and I felt misery For those men who had died at my hand .
~ Gates C . and Camden M .
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