The River Styx

Atmospheres of the weary tears that flow through the river Styx Bonded by the watchful eye for Hades is in the molten mix Cerberus is in his bliss as he watch’s the grotesque gates of hell Death becomes as it nocturnally numbs the souls underneath its spell Eurynomos watching rotting corpse’s aromas of the dying dead Ferryman extends his hand, Charon’s purse must be faithfully fed Grimly graves in massive waves of victims frivolously falling in Hell awaits with open gates as the pandemonium does begin Ignominious retreat for those that would repeat many lifetimes Jagged rivers edge for those who would wedge their cunning crimes Kabbalistic rituals leave their residuals as the underworld is overflowing Lachrymal souls never reach their goals even in their constant crowing Many do make it as the rest can’t shake it, to outrun the rivers grasp Necromantic wizards cross the rivers to help undo the candescent clasp Odysseus in his cunning shall be stunning the querulous Queen as he planned Persephone in her majesty rigidly rules the underworld by candid command. In Greek Mythology...a river that forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld (the domain often called Hades, which also is the name of its ruler) Cerberus...often called the "hound of Hades", is a monstrous multi-headed dog, who guards the gates of the underworld, preventing the dead. Eurynomos...was the netherworld daimon (spirit) of rotting corpses dwelling in the Underworld. Charon...is the ferryman of Hades who carries souls of the newly deceased across the rivers Styx...for a price(coins) Odysseus...hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey...was a frequent visitor. Persephone...was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and the queen of the underworld. She was abducted by Hades. Sept.03.2016 Alphabet Soup - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Kim Merryman