The banks of Lethe
melt into Oblivion.
Shades of spirits drink
from silver cups,
as the unburied walk
Cocytus' shore,
amongst the blowing
poppies, that wash
all the dreams away.
Author notes
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The Sisters Grimm
In a list
A contest entry
- quickie 10p / 30w / 30 m by Idle Mind Wondering.
1000 points, ended November 14, 2007, 6 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Gold Prewritten Quickies! by Ryno.
300 points, ended November 28, 2007, 17 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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What do all these words mean?
You're going to have to have a culture lesson with me. 
I may not know what some of these things mean, but I know that they do sound good together.
I especially love the 'poppies' phrase.
*steals your muse and runs*
~Cassie
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So few words you have penned and still this is a powerhouse. A poet who can pen such a force to be wreckoned with in short is a talent that need not be overlooked. Thank you for entering. Best of luck to you!
Blessings
Bel
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Great write. Mythology has endless possibilities in metaphor of the modern day. To think that myths were one religion is strange to me, it makes me wonder what today's theology will look like to people 2500 years from now?
s and best wishes always ~Genie~
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Loved the imagery in this...the allusion was very clever and gave this much more depth than what meets the eye.
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Excellent imagery and flow although another one that's a little over my head.
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Hmmm, besides from the word oblivion, which actually didnt work too bad in this poem, I think the descriptions and phrasing here stirred some intensity in this quickie. Really captures the power in the image described.
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I love the way this flows, each line seems to work so well with the previous. I found it both natural and spiritual in translation. Very beautiful, actually.
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Excellent
This has great imagery for a short poem. Congratulations on winning the Gold Trophy it was well deserved.
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This was just lovely!
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Congratulations on the GOLD
Well done. This just plain rocked.
~Pamela 
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Oooooooooooooo! Love it, love it, love it! The word choice is so wistful and romantic feeling. I love this piece and the emotion you connected with it. Keep up the great work and good luck in the contest.
~CharlotteRose~
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Awesome! strong imagery and intense atmosphere.
best of the best
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wow.. this was so pretty! very soft.. not forcing lines down your throat... wow.. good luck!!!
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Excellently written for the given prompt, great flow and imagery indeed. Best of luck to you in the contest...Scott
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Beautiful and most befitting the prompt and image used. I loved your flow and imagery. Best wishes in the comp
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oh my. This is very good. LOVED IT Best of luck here. ~Pam
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PROMPT:
"Take me tonight to the river
And wash my illusions away"
Dennis DeYoung
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