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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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I am here--deep within the bowels of raw, My name matters not! I live like a mole. My duty? Transport your beleaguered soul . . . but it's not like you are going to a spa. I have gone about doing my duty for centuries, and I know my job well! I direct souls where they will at last dwell Fair maidens, nay, here there is no beauty. Hermes, my predecessor, became lax, Found out he had feelings! That could not be. For special favors he would lose the key, the ferryman, Charon, must have for tax. Kings and Queens, I have handed to Charon, to drift down the rotting River Styx. They whimpered and cried, but I knew their tricks, To no avail! My heart is made of stone. The lost ones are beginning to understand . . . drifting down the putrid river to Hades. Sensing while here, they can expect no aid, all is lost, they have joined Lucifer's band. I usually stand near the bank to hear the anguished as they drift by Cerberus. A three-headed hound, with a nose of pus, close to Sisyphus, whose work is severe. Tantalus stands in water, amid fish . . . cannot drink nor eat, not even a bone. Listen to the tormented, as they moan, pondering their desire for one last wish. You think me and my detestable crew exists only to mete out punishment; For your ignoble and ugly descent? Yes! You are right, I anticipate you. ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, did you ever watch What Dreams May Come? This brought it all back with your poem, and you did a mighty fine job, in my humble opinion. Thank you. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
No, I missed "What Dreams May Come." I checked Hulu, but they don't have it. It sounds pretty good, although I am not a Robin Williams fan, I will try to find it. Thank you, Sunshine. ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Giggles, Jerry, yes it DOES seem like that sometimes! Enjoyed your poem. Had to read it quickly - VERY intermittent Internet line again. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Owl. ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Jerry, you did a great job with this one ... This piece of mythology leaves always a great impression on students ... though of course I tend to visualize a different scenery for my soul's journey (back home)  Love, Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Many thanks, Margherita. And yes, I understand that you would tend to "visualize a different scenery for my soul's journey." Appreciate you stopping by and commenting. ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
I agree with Sunshine, this does remind me of "What Dreams May Come". Definitely check out the movie if you can, Enjoyed! Kat >^..^< |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate it, Kat, and yes, I will check out the movie. I'll find it. ~ My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle. ~ |
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Shahrazad New Member
since 2011-03-11
Posts 4USA |
Very well written! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Shahrazad, looking for you to start posting. ~ My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle. ~ |
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