Challenge
Write a poem with the beginning line....I sat down by the river Styx.
I sat down by the river Styx
And listened to the rain
Persephone held for me a cup
And in it all my pain
I stared into her jaden eyes
Having taken my last breath
Into the river she pours the cup
I know at last my death
Fate itself has brought me here
To set upon these shores
Given a guide to offer grace
Heart ceased but life restored
I’ll enter now the afterworld
Free of every grievous ache
The cup poured out and spirit clean
Persephone my soul does take.
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