Tag: Charon
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An act of cowardice
Michael ShenIndianapolis, Indiana, United States In autumn, the leaves turn yellow and die. The cirrhotics in the unit do the same. Their path already charted, their lives like leaves in the wind, we carried them as long as we could. We poked and drained and filled, knowing that nothing would change the inevitable. Like leaves,…
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Welcome aboard
Myron WeinerDallas, TX Greetings!Welcome to your afterlife!I am Charon, your boatman; your guidefrom life to death.Life differs for everyone who is born.Death is the same. Although, stooped, I am strong enoughTo convey you toSee the river the Greeks called Acheron.To drink the waters of Lethe. I extend my hand in welcomeTo my ancient barge.Do not…