A computer declared
that any man
who could unravel
The Gordian Knot
with its elaborate twist
and ties, loops and curves,
sinewed fibers, drawn taut
was destined to become
Adam gingerly touched
the knot, tracing
its shape underneath
his trembling hands
He wished to untie it
but struggled
without success
as many others before him
He reasoned
that it would make
no difference
how the knot was loosened
He picked up his knife,
used to filet fish
used to skin rabbits,
and sliced into his ribcage
cutting the Gordian Knot
in a single stroke
removing one rib
just to become
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Just like Alexander…As goes the legend.