The Journey

 

The Journey

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beckoned to the final tide
called forth by the ferryman
spirit stirs to the distant voice
that draws you to the journey

caught still in this mortal realm
soul resigned to embarkation
time folding in upon
as slow you approach the vessel

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rob kistner © 2011

• linked at Magpie Tales

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image by Mostafa Habibi

22 thoughts on “The Journey”

  1. Up or over, sir, across the Styx
    or Acheron, with the coins of
    obolus or danake in our lips,
    or carried on the wings of angels,
    or jumping on the heavenly
    escalator. Charon is the ferryman,
    for sure, but the river of death
    gets pretty hot on his vessel.
    Regardless, your poem is stirring
    and powerful and grounding.

  2. Oooh, I like this take on the image, especially the line “called forth by the ferryman.” Gives a dark and mystic twist, a whole different view, to the journey of the soul. Excellent!

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