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by Longo
Rated: E · Other · Mythology · #1827998
Alzheimers, Dementia . Metaphor from Greek mythology.



ON LETHE'S SHORE

[Azheimer's]


Before they cross the river Styx

they drink of Lethe’s waters clear

and forget what remembering is.

it was from a distant shore

I saw you linger there

and when you took of the magic

you turned and looked

but didn't see me anymore
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