The Clock and The Ferryman

Dear R,

Yes. 😉 God or the devil, you can decide. I go either way on some days. (I’m not kidding anybody, it’s mostly the devil). Thank you so much for your thoughtful and very kind comment. Thank you for the RL, I’m very flattered. 😊
H🌷

Ferrying is not devil nor God he's merely the deliverer. I enjoyed this, i will pass with many haunting, my memories are constantly a flood of ghosts, but I alone nest answer my misdeeds. The scars that course my body are testimony to the ignorance of man.

Dear L,

I love your take on this. Quite right, the poor ferryman is just doing a job. Answering for my misdeeds…I’m not really looking forward to that😬
Thank you so much for the RL and your wonderful insights. I’m very grateful to you. H🌷

I don't fear the devil because I am the devil dressed in layman's clothes.
Kind of a haunting write Honoria. I've often wondered about you.
What's hidden behind your shining exterior ???
No change back from the devil ...

High Quality write.

RARE  RL AWARD

BIG LIKE

Dear PS,

Hang on. I have to lie down. You’ve just awarded me a coveted RL! 🤗
I’m agog and aglow. Now I’m all flustered and can’t think straight. No. Wait a minute that’s how I always am.🙄
I don’t know that you’re the devil but you sure do have the devilish wit😈
I’ll just continue to leave you wondering but not before another thank you for the lovely comment and RL. I’m super jazzed. H🌷

Dear R,

You’re right! Good thinking! No payola until I get where I’m going. Why didn’t I think of that? 🤔
And you’re right hidden hints throughout this piece. If only I could remember where and what they were😏. Thank you for this marvelous advice and comment. H🌷

Beyond Charon and the river Styx lie Elysium fields and the river Lethe. 🌼

Dear AJ,

You can find me floating along the River Styx in my custom floaty. Enjoying a much deserved rest from humanity should you care to join me. 😎
Thank you very much for the RL.
H🌷

Like it or not, the Ferryman is waiting.  No escape.   Be ready................

Dear R,

My bag is in hand. I’m ready come what may. Thank you for your read and thoughtful comment. H🌷

BRAVO! What is the cost for retribution? My heart , soul , mere change? Only time will tell.
A most interesting and alluring spill.

A must add ♥️🌹

Dear J,

Only time will tell is just about right for what the retribution cost will be. Of course we’ll have to factor in a 38% inflation rate and let’s not forget the 8% tax on top of that. 😡
But it does give pause for thought what the after life might hold for us…let’s shoot the works and live it up until then.😊 thank you very much for your thoughtful comment and RL add. I’m tickled pink and so flattered. H🌷

Reminds me of the Pearly gates, and judgement day. In this instance the ferryman can be delivering you to Nirvana or Hades; or to the judge himself for decree of your fate.  An interesting journey and wonder if the vistas along the way will provide clues.

On this trip, there is only one class. No 1st class or vagabond class. Your number of minutes, intriguing. What does this time provide: self-reflection, repentance, etc?

An interesting poem, making me think.

Dear DV,

If I’ve made you think then my job here is done.😉 I can hear the ferryman coming to collect. I’m going to make a break for it before he catches me.
I loved your insight about only being one class. No 1st class or steerage on this trip. We all ride the same passenger carriage on this one. Thank you kindly for your wonderful comment. H🌷

What an odd job, being that ferryman. It's not his place to judge, but everyone he sees is on a journey that they either welcome or fear. Does he ever get to stay on the other side? I think when I meet him I'll have a lot of questions. Or maybe I'll be out of questions by then...

Interesting, introspective write. I'm always happy when I see you in my feed! You never disappoint.
❤️k

Dear K,

Oh the stories he could tell. If only he wasn’t mute. I’m never sure with whom he might be in cahoots. If only I was a good guesser 😏
I have a lot of questions to ask myself which is why I’m pretty sure I haven’t been collected to head upwards. And of course, hell is afraid I’ll take over so here I remain. Purgatory. 😡
Thank you for the thoughtful and lovely comment. X
H🌷

Well the ferryman will take us all at some point. But the devil and god? That’s up to the individual. I like your raw writes. They show things about you while still keeping you cloaked. A rare talent, in my opinion.

Dear E,

Agreed. God/devil. Completely personal decision. The longer my yard stick trails behind me for all the things I’ve done in my lifetime the more I wonder what and where I’m going when this carcass I inhabit finally gives way. Thank you for the lovely comment and RL. X
H🌷

Dear H,
As usual, a well constructed and thoughtful piece!
Enjoyed!

Dear T,

This feels bittersweet. I’ve been so grateful for your insights and constant support. Thank you for the RL and lovely comment. H🌷

Don't forget, dear one, I control that river.  We will distract the ferryman from your deliverance for a very long time.  Feed him words, he can't row and read.  

Good to see you posting something!   It's always rewarding.  I always smile.
Thank you!   Whenever you comment on my stuff, I wanna say "takes one to know one"!   So thank you for this write.  It's all a trade to me.  

Dear S,

I forgot you took over. I’m in luck then. Feed him words. Why didn’t I think of that? Too preoccupied trying to not be motion sick I guess.

Thank you for the lovely comment, RL add and constant nudging to post. 😊 always necessary as I’ll procrastinate forever if I can get away with it. H🌷

I will always constantly nudge you!

I will be so far up your ass ---

Oh hell, that doesn't sound right.

I mean, I would, do that, if needed.

But then,

We'd get famous for that, if we videotape it.

Make millions of dollars.

Forget all about poetry

Our souls would shrink

We'd question

where it all took a wrong turn

Well, avenue

of approach.

We'd cut off the tattoos

Of each other's names

That we had gotten

In a mad rush of euphoria and adrenaline.

We'd agree to end all communication

We'd go on Dr Phil

Not knowing he invited both of us

He's an asshole!

We'd team up against him

We'd write a book together about it

There would be a movie

We'd make more millions

You'd marry me

For my half

Then divorce me

For the house in the Caribbean, too

I'd find a cabin

In the middle of no where

And write sad poetry

And you'd see me

And laugh

Ha, ha, ha!

So, therefore, as of now...

No more nudging.  

It identifies

as a push.

Got it?

You can’t redefine our relationship at this point. Your role is the nudger in perpetuity, and mine is the nudgee. That’s how this plays out. And I’m keeping the house we bought together in Hawaii. You can have the Caribbean one. 😂

Deal. I'm horrible at changes.  I've been to the Caribbean at least.  

Yaknow, it's 2022, it's perfectly acceptable for me to identify as a nudgie for a damn minute!  
(I can't do it. That whole "change" thing. Nope.)

We must redefine this, for 2023.  Get back to basics.  Rediscover our beginnings.  

Alas, I am the prodder.  You as the proddie, must accept these terms, lest I cry fowl on this most heralded bird day.

(Why is my mouth watering?)

LOL! Deal! Mr. Prodder it is.

a clock can be stopped but time is forever, we each must decide how to use that time

Dear J,

Ooooohhhhh I never looked at it like that. A clock can be stopped. Time bring forever is true yet the irony is it’s speed. I really enjoyed this insight. Thank you so much. H🌷

Not sure what's in the air, but there's a lot of this death and reflection going on lately.
Your wrote something that was very relatable at the moment for me, but it was so classic and strong.
Great work.

Dear W,

I agree, the reflection on the end for a lot of us has been rampant and I couldn’t tell you why either. But if I do any more retail therapy to assuage my own preoccupation with the subject I’ll be in the poor house.
Thank you for your lovely compliment and gracious personal insight. It’s not such a lonely journey.
H🌷

feels like a narrative - Convincing but scary.

Dear L,

I think, due to all the unknowns  scary is a good word to use when it comes time. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. H🌷

We all wonder if we will have enough to get across I think.
Or perhaps we will be stuck here, perhaps that's often worse.
The ferry man will always take your last coin.
As you remember your life and wonder where you will go.
All of the mistakes, the kindness and the love too.
How did we use the minutes which pass so quickly.
We cannot be spared from that from our past.
The clock always advances, so how do we use that time.
Our offenses will be waiting on the other side to judge us.
But the Elysian fields lie on the other side of Hades.
You just need to be stubborn and persistent. ;)
Another absolute gem, like you Honoria. X

Dear K,

I really enjoyed your wonderfully insightful thoughts. Especially needing to be stubborn and persistent. So true. I don’t believe anything will be handed to us. We’ll have to work even for the final farewell of it all. Fingers crossed it will be worth it once I pass Hades🙏🏻.  I’m so grateful for your lovely comment and presence. Always brightens my day. Xx H🌷

Very deep

Dear EC,

Thank you very much for your read and comment. I really appreciate it.
Thanks again. H🌷

You painted a gritty scene, I love it.

LJ

Dear LJ,

Thank you! I’m so pleased you see the grit in there and I’m very flattered by your kind comment. Thank you so much once again.
H🌷

A fab poem lovely pondering muse. Kudos for it, keep writing!

Plz also read and comment my newest poem too.

Dear ZK,

Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I truly appreciate it. I look very forward to reading your newest poem!
Thank you again. H🌷

Glad I came across this.  A good read to start my day.  Pay the ferryman and pay attention to the clock.

Bat

Dear BP,

Why thank you kindly for this lovely comment. It’s surely made my afternoon.
If you get a discount from that ferryman let me know 😉
Thank you again. H🌷