Beneath the pink horizon of dusk,
Parting words will be spoken
Over my shadowy grave;
Someone I used to love and trust
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Mr. Orpheus, please contact my agent. Any old gal will do for the part of Eurydice. ; -} I amired this poem. You have a great gift of spotting legend in life - or, is it life in legend? Not all journeys to the Underworld are successful, alas. Euridice may look back - or Orpeus may do so. Adonis's devotees may devour him. So it goes. - Will
You have managed to combine a gently penned melancholy tale with an unexpected and ironic conclusion. This is clever. Great poem. love, Allie xxxx
Lovely poem, I love the gothic melancholy, it brings out the real colours of love and loss, very descriptive, great work.