April 8, 2009
Current theme: L is for (The River) Lethe (of Greek Mythology)
For ABC Wednesday
Along the lone banks
The cloudy river runs cold
Why do I sit here?
The sky hazy gray
No wind, no sound, no voices
Only the river's flow
Lethe commands the mind
A trial before returning
Cleanse the memories
But the past is mine!
Why can I not remember?
Knowledge of my life?
I would rather drink
From the holiest river
Known as Mnemosyne
Mnemosyne awakens
All of the past memories
Maybe omniscience?
For ABC Wednesday
Along the lone banks
The cloudy river runs cold
Why do I sit here?
The sky hazy gray
No wind, no sound, no voices
Only the river's flow
Lethe commands the mind
A trial before returning
Cleanse the memories
But the past is mine!
Why can I not remember?
Knowledge of my life?
I would rather drink
From the holiest river
Known as Mnemosyne
Mnemosyne awakens
All of the past memories
Maybe omniscience?
posted by Ink and Stone | 8:51 AM
5 Comments:
It's the hand of fate ...
It picks me up, knocks me down.
It's enslaving me.
Hi!
Wonderful "L" poem! Very pretty! Have a great day!!
Sherrie
Beautiful poem! Perfect for the "L" day! Hope the remainder of your week is great!
Perfect for this 'L' day! Nicely worded, lingering thoughts.
Ah, Lethe ... very seductive subject.
'Why can I not remember?'
Why indeed!
On behalf of the team, thanks for taking part in ABC Wednesday this week! :)
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