Crossing the River Styx
A poem of faith.33 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi DonandVicki
This is a well done free verse poem about repentance and faith. It reminds us what we all must do to have eternity. I like the 'weary traveler's" answer to the boatman.
Congratulations on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great week.
Joan
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Hi DonandVicki
This is a well done free verse poem about repentance and faith. It reminds us what we all must do to have eternity. I like the 'weary traveler's" answer to the boatman.
Congratulations on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great week.
Joan
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Tahnk you Joan for the generous review.
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No problem, D&V.
Joan
Comment from Ulla
Hi Don, I loved the metaphor in this well written poem about a well known theme. The ending read like a satori or the surprise ending to a flash story. I liked it a lot. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Hi Don, I loved the metaphor in this well written poem about a well known theme. The ending read like a satori or the surprise ending to a flash story. I liked it a lot. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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You are so kind Ulla.
Comment from Kahlani
I've always been fascinated with the River Styx, having read about it in novels and listened to songs. I enjoyed this poem because I never knew where it would go. I like to be surprised. Thank you.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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I've always been fascinated with the River Styx, having read about it in novels and listened to songs. I enjoyed this poem because I never knew where it would go. I like to be surprised. Thank you.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Wendy G
What a wonderful reply! And yes He does, so we need have no fear. I like your entry very much for the free verse contest, and wish you the best for it.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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What a wonderful reply! And yes He does, so we need have no fear. I like your entry very much for the free verse contest, and wish you the best for it.
Wendy
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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You are so generous, thank you.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Oh wow, Don, what a profound poem. It had the feel of flash fiction with the stinger in the tail, but was definitely a poem. The last line gave me chills all over.
You mixed in a little mythology with the River Styx and the boatman, but we all know the references to the wide path vs narrow. I love it!!!!
Great job,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Oh wow, Don, what a profound poem. It had the feel of flash fiction with the stinger in the tail, but was definitely a poem. The last line gave me chills all over.
You mixed in a little mythology with the River Styx and the boatman, but we all know the references to the wide path vs narrow. I love it!!!!
Great job,
Rhonda
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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You review gave me chills, Rhonda. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem You are so very generous. By the way, those chills, I believe, are the Holy Spirit in you. Don
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I couldn't agree more!!
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God bless you Rhonda...Don
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God bless you, too. Your poem certainly blessed me. Every time I think of you final line, I get another chill. What do we need fear when our Father owns both sides?? Great line, my friend!!
Comment from gansach
This is a great entry for the Free Verse Poem competition. It has a wonderful presentation with a perfect picture to illustrate. I like the construct of the poem and the message has beautiful meaning. Well done!
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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This is a great entry for the Free Verse Poem competition. It has a wonderful presentation with a perfect picture to illustrate. I like the construct of the poem and the message has beautiful meaning. Well done!
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you so very much.
Comment from Janet Foor
A beautiful and insightful poem of faith. You are so right. We should never fear crossing over the river Stynx as our father owns both sides. Very creative way to tell that message.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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A beautiful and insightful poem of faith. You are so right. We should never fear crossing over the river Stynx as our father owns both sides. Very creative way to tell that message.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much Janet.
Comment from lyenochka
Beautifully done! Yes, we need not fear death because our Heavenly Father owns both sides of the "river" and there is so much more Life beyond this earthly life. I like your allusion to the Greek mythological river Styx. Hope this does well in the contest!
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Beautifully done! Yes, we need not fear death because our Heavenly Father owns both sides of the "river" and there is so much more Life beyond this earthly life. I like your allusion to the Greek mythological river Styx. Hope this does well in the contest!
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Your review is so very kind and generous.
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the Free Verse Poem contest. The boatman and the River Styx are feared by many but as your final lines remind us, we have nothing to fear because the heavenly Father owns both sides of that river and protects us. good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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An excellent entry for the Free Verse Poem contest. The boatman and the River Styx are feared by many but as your final lines remind us, we have nothing to fear because the heavenly Father owns both sides of that river and protects us. good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you so very much Marilyn.
Comment from Julie Helms
I love how you use the journey of life as a walk to the River Styx. It's a really interesting juxtaposition of a faith in God the Father with the Greek myth, and that incredible last line that my father owns both sides, effectively putting the fear of crossing the Styx (and death) and the Greek gods in his sole control.
Nicely done!
Julie
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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I love how you use the journey of life as a walk to the River Styx. It's a really interesting juxtaposition of a faith in God the Father with the Greek myth, and that incredible last line that my father owns both sides, effectively putting the fear of crossing the Styx (and death) and the Greek gods in his sole control.
Nicely done!
Julie
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thak you Julie so very much for the generous words and review. Don
