Thank you: Thanks for the critique! I love mythology - In Greek mythology, Lethe was one of the five rivers of the underworld of Hades. Also known as the River of Unmindfulness, those who drank from its waters experienced complete forgetfulness/oblivion. It has an intimate meaning to me, as I have battled drug addiction for most of my adult life.
Poetry on the ancient Greek: Poetry in the ancient Greek sense was not of rhyme but cadence and elegance in eloquence... rhymes were happenstance or for impact. Best thank nursery rhymes and good times for our ignorance I enjoyed this poem! Well done !
Thank you so much!: In time I will reply to all these wonderful comments, but yes you validating so wonderfully well the intention and the effortless way you convey it is always a marvel. It brings me much joy to read all the analysis in all the poems, they encourage me to read them often by your critiques and stunning comparisons I enjoy your poetry no matter if I feel uncomfortable or fit perfectly in the well worn eloquence, there is always an experience to be had
And thank you for all the: And thank you for all the encouragement, talent and enlightenment you bring to this community. We're all privileged to have you here.
Absolutely brilliant: Absolutely brilliant commentary that provokes some fascinating questions about right and wrong and the state of society. I'm imagining that this lilting and innovative mind voyage would make a wonderful song. A pure pleasure to read and contemplate.
These have I encountered,: These have I encountered, shards and slivers and even fine splinters - playing in sandalled feet, whence a shard of a bottle's base sliced through my heel.
Though brief, this poem has: Though brief, this poem has some really strong imagery that makes it quite memorable. And I like your screen name very much.
It did feel like a conception: It did feel like a conception began and it will gestate in its own unique timing. Thanks for confirming this in your very kind response.