The River Runs

Spirited away into a void,
 suspended in nothingness.

Moving pictures
 of life flash by,
 momentous moments
 pause in transit,
 allowing one
 last celebration
 of remembrance.

Instances of sorrow
 smear sight,
 the wretchedness tears
 new holes in regret,
 stamping days
 that cross the soul
 with melancholy.

Closing the shutters
 of consciousness,
 slipping into the
 divine form,
 swimming through
 the dying river,
 finally letting go

I slide into waiting arms
 as Styx carries me home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Melugin Avatar
February 21, 2014 at 9:01 PM
Another jewel from Jayne......poetess extraordinaire! 7 Descriptive diva And etc. My best, chuck
Eggins Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 5:02 AM
he he he your comment made me laugh out loud Thanks for that and etc. lol ;) love Jayne x
Andresen Avatar
February 20, 2014 at 3:41 AM
- Jayne, this is really beautifully written - a pleasure to read :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Eggins Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, very happy you liked this one thanks for the visit and the comment :) love Jayne x
Ryerson Avatar
February 19, 2014 at 3:23 AM
'New holes in regret'...How the heck did you come up with THAT gem? Dear lady, I am SO glad to see you posting poems and commenting. I'm proud of you...
Eggins Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Don't know where the holes in regret line came from it just did, :) I thank you for your push in getting me back here I appreciate it more than you know your comment made me smile :) much love Jayne xxx
Smith Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 1:03 PM
This is wonderfully written Jayne. I see better days ahead...Hugs Tim
Eggins Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 4:58 AM
Awww thanks Tim one day maybe ? thanks for the read and visit I am glad you liked it love Jayne x
Carroll Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Hauntingly romantic write..
Eggins Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 4:58 AM
Thanks Ken much appreciated :) love Jayne x
Onclaud Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 10:44 AM
such an existentialist feel in your images, jayne...i enjoy the haunting expressions and you have inscribed yet another beauty...huggs!
Eggins Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 4:57 AM
Hi Nette, So happy you liked this one wasn't sure until I posted it thanks for the visit its much appreciated love Jayne x
Kendrick Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Very expressive and emotive work that you have penned..I hope just a write and not a sad situation in life..Thanks for the visit to my page..I saw more geese yesterday..They were out of formation and squawking in much vocal disagreement..Sara
Eggins Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 4:57 AM
I would have loved to have seen them Sara, I am very happy you enjoyed this one much love Jayne x
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