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Nepenthe

I am a wounded man who has lost all belief! The Grim Reaper will soon be coming like a thief! {The fickle sickle of a pestering Jester} Give me Nepenthe that I may forget my grief, And relearn to be joyous in this life so brief! Make me drink this nectar, may I find some relief! Maybe I'll change my mind and shed my unbelief, Or find my lost hope and turn over a new leaf! This cup of forgetfulness will now become chief In restoring my faith, I'll wipe my disbelief! Give me Nepenthe that I may forget my grief, And relearn to be joyous in this life so brief!

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Date: 2/28/2025 1:30:00 PM
The flow is spot on Jo! So very smooth. How have you been Jo?
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Date: 2/20/2025 1:08:00 AM
This is a monorhyme. It is not a pantoum. Loved the poem though.
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Date: 2/19/2025 5:43:00 AM
Wow is this a monorhyme pantoum? I love the direct approach of this, so defiant!
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