This pattern-purity was played and failed

Last Rural Dionusia—failed! for why?

Ameipsias followed with the genuine stuff.

He had been mindful to engage the Four—

Karkinos and his dwarf-crab-family—

Father and sons, they whirled like spinning-tops,

Choros gigantically poked his fun,

The boys' frank laugh relaxed the seniors' brow,

The skies re-echoed victory's acclaim,

Ameipsias gained his due, I got my dose