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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Date: 2/21/2014 9:01:00 PM
Another jewel from Jayne......poetess extraordinaire! 7 Descriptive diva And etc. My best, chuck
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Jayne Eggins
Date: 2/22/2014 5:02:00 AM
he he he your comment made me laugh out loud Thanks for that and etc. lol ;) love Jayne x
Date: 2/20/2014 3:41:00 AM
- Jayne, this is really beautifully written - a pleasure to read :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Jayne Eggins
Date: 2/22/2014 5:01:00 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, very happy you liked this one thanks for the visit and the comment :) love Jayne x
Date: 2/19/2014 3:23:00 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...
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Jayne Eggins
Date: 2/22/2014 5:01:00 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
Date: 2/18/2014 1:03:00 PM
This is wonderfully written Jayne. I see better days ahead...Hugs Tim
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Jayne Eggins
Date: 2/22/2014 4:58:00 AM
Awww thanks Tim one day maybe ? thanks for the read and visit I am glad you liked it love Jayne x
Date: 2/18/2014 12:54:00 PM
Hauntingly romantic write..
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Jayne Eggins
Date: 2/22/2014 4:58:00 AM
Thanks Ken much appreciated :) love Jayne x
Date: 2/18/2014 10:44:00 AM
such an existentialist feel in your images, jayne...i enjoy the haunting expressions and you have inscribed yet another beauty...huggs!
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Jayne Eggins
Date: 2/22/2014 4:57:00 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
Date: 2/18/2014 8:54:00 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
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Date: 2/22/2014 4:57:00 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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