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"All things fall into the storied past, and in a little while are shrouded in oblivion." Marcus Aurelius

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Oblivion is a one-way journey into Hades, an Odyssey down the ancient river Lethe, a watery labyrinth where sojourners who imbibe on its water find their thirst unquenchable and remembrance no longer possible. Oblivion is a blanket, a cover that protects us from what our souls subconsciously determine they cannot handle. We shield ourselves with its mask, and cast away what we do not or cannot cope with. Oblivion is self-preservation, lost hope and apathy in their purest forms. We slip into its comforting embrace pretending as if the demons outside of it do not exist.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2024 6:31:00 AM

- A thoughtful poem on this topic, Sara ... excellently written - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 5:03:00 PM

thank you, Anne-Lise! Thank you for your kind comments and congratulatory words. I'm delighted. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/14/2024 9:06:00 PM

"Oblivion is a one-way journey into Hades", "Oblivion is a blanket", "Oblivion is self-preservation" - An in-depth writing on oblivion. Congratulations!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 5:02:00 PM

thank you for your visit and for your complimentary words. I'm grateful for your visit as well as your congratulatory words. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Constance La France

Date: 1/14/2024 4:47:00 PM

Sara, beautiful in every way possible! congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/14/2024 6:05:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Constance, and for your congratulatory words. I'm grateful and delighted my poem was amongst those who placed first. Indeed an honor. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 1/7/2024 3:34:00 PM

This is deep, I liked the quote and your beautiful following words...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/14/2024 6:04:00 PM

thank you, dear Paige! Glad you appreciated the depth! enjoy your evening, Sara

Silent One

Date: 1/5/2024 12:21:00 PM

An insightful take on the contest.. Best of luck with it..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/5/2024 4:29:00 PM

thank you...now that I re-read it...it seems rather dark...okay, I'll go with insightful and unique. Thanks :-) smiles, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 1/5/2024 9:48:00 AM

Nicely penned poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/5/2024 4:29:00 PM

thanks, Jay!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/5/2024 6:47:00 AM

So well written! Impactful poem, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/5/2024 4:30:00 PM

thanks, Vijay. Glad you found my poem impactful...that's what I was going for.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 1/5/2024 4:52:00 AM

Powerful write. I think oblivion can be a half way state of not viewing the enemy so fearing them without establishing if you could indeed overcome them.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/5/2024 4:30:00 PM

thanks for sharing your thoughts...and I can see where you're coming from. I like the way you think. Enjoy your evening, Sara