Historic? I could not choose just one, there are so many poets and scholars who have had an impact on my life ( Read more... )

My temper. I hold grudges easily and will not concede an issue if I deem that it is worth the effort. I am a very logical man who sometimes is a slave to passion, and although I may afterwards regret words or actions, when I become ignited it is a powerful sensation. I will not deny that I love it.

Hephaistion
60 words

Alexander and I were only 15 years old. I took him under the shadow of a tree on a hot summer evening. Afterwards, we held each other’s hands until we exited the woods and found our horses.
Each time I make love to him is as exhilarating and profound as that first time.

Hephaistion
53 words

Yes! I have experienced it - my life is defined by the moment I first laid eyes on Alexander. Even as a boy, I knew it was the greatest form of love that I was experiencing, something that only the Gods can bestow to men. From that instant of realization, no force on earth could have wrenched me from his side, or prevented me from honoring ( Read more... )

I admit, Alexander often worries me with his consumption of alcohol. But he is so brilliant, that there is no way he could do anything in half-measures.
As for me, my flame does not burn nearly as brightly, so I am content to indulge in excess alcohol consumtion on only festive occasions.

(Cross-posted in theatrical_muse.)

I do not feel it is my place to make such a list, as my life is devoted completely to Alexander and his wishes. Though, in his selfless love, I know he would want me to indulge in this exercise, so I will ( Read more... )

I follow in the footsteps of Alexander. So, I will introduce myself as well ( Read more... )