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The God of the Doorway (Poem)
Now is a good time to reflect upon deities
And who we will decide to worship, and why?
We all have idols, numerous ones,
Acknowledged or not,
So it behooves us to choose wisely.
I would suggest liminal beings,
For we are on the threshold in many ways,
Looking backwards and stepping forward.
We need divinities that speak to transition,
Enable us to handle change and be not afraid,
And move from warring with each other to peace,
Gods and goddesses that do not compete for supremacy,
Nor encourage us to do so,
But instead work for the betterment of all existence
And inspire us to do likewise.
I know who I think upon: to whom do you pray?
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Early Morning (Poem)
I walk outside before dawn
To breathe in the quietness of this time
And watch the clouds move across the moon.
All is cast in tones of gray and shadow,
And there is a sense of abeyance,
A momentary hush,
As if the world has taken a brief pause
For meditation and reflection.
Soon enough the sky will fill with the colors of morning,
And the sounds of the day will begin.
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Rivers Of Hades
Five rivers traverse Hades, the underground.
You think you get to choose; mind you, you don’t.
We all have to cross each river alone at some point.
For this poem, ponder this:
Which rivers would you enter, and for what reasons?
The River Styx, the River of Hate, allows you entrance to the underground. Take care.
Charon can ferry you through the River Acheron, the River of Pain, but you always have to pay.
Travel the River Cocytus, the River of Lamentation, with an open heart. Consider others’ suffering.
We all drink from the River Lethe, the River of Forgetfulness, in some fashion. Be aware.
The River Phlegethon, the River of Fire, can destroy your hubris. This is not a bad thing.
Remember you journey with gods, lost souls, and powerful currents.
Think wisely; take a deep breath; and begin.
