My River Lethe

by NightFlyer   Jun 29, 2009


A forest pathway I follow
Through a distant misty hollow
To a far place where thoughts unwind
That's buried deep within my mind
To the smooth banks of a clear stream
In this fair dream within a dream
My River Lethe gently calls
And to her depths, my spirit falls
In her sweet waters, I forget
This life of sorrow and regret
Perhaps this river, flowing free
Will pull me to the endless sea
Where Nereids live within the caves
So deep beneath its swirling waves
And lifetimes pass in depths pristine
As sun glints through aquamarine
And there one senses pure delight
As currents dance in pearly light
So to the sea where dolphins play
On this river, I'll drift away.

Note: Lethe, from Greek mythology, is pronounced:
'Leethee'.'

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  • 15 years ago

    by Ray Smallshaw

    I obviously was very harsh with my last commented criticism on the first poem of yours as the poem I read as after, though I like simplicity in my poetry I was so impressed that I apologise for being to quick to judge you on one poem.
    An excellently written poem which I enjoyed with help from my on-line Wikipedia 5/5
    Ray S

  • 15 years ago

    by Ray Smallshaw

    I obviously was very harsh with my last commented criticism on the first poem of yours as the poem I read as after, though I like simplicity in my poetry I was so impressed that I apologise for being to quick to judge you on one poem.
    An excellently written poem which I enjoyed with help from my on-line Wikipedia 5/5
    Ray S

  • 15 years ago

    by NightFlyer

    Thank you for your kind words Sylvia. I'm glad you liked my sylvan poem. Will have to return to the forest soon and pen some more such verse.

  • 15 years ago

    by Sylvia

    Very well written. The flow is excellent and the poem kept my interest to the very end. I found myself mesmerized by the words you wrote.

  • 15 years ago

    by NightFlyer

    Well, thank you, Kay. I'm already a fan of your poetry!. And to get a compliment from a great poet like you, is indeed an honor. My latest poems have been inspired by my walks in the woods!

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