With his "Cybernetic Verses," Orion blends technology and mythology, imagining how ancient figures like Charon would interact with the modern digital world.
=Charon scans QR,
Souls' data in blockchain stored, Styx's spectral code.
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=LED lantern dim,
Charon swipes for soul’s fare paid, Digital river.
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=Charon’s app pings, swipe,
The soul’s fare digitalized—
Styx’s stream flows on.
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These poets of my imagination hopefully bring fresh perspectives to the age-old structure of haiku, each through their unique interpretive lens on Charon's timeless role.
Psychopompously,
Is it Charon or Karen?
For whom the belle tolls.
Ok I laughed hard at this. Very clever wordplay!
That is clever. Very very clever!
Flashing eyes peer out,
Assessing every soul;
Pay the ferryman.
Well done!! I love it when I see your poems in here!
Would you forgive me
If I rode on Charon’s boat
For the peaceful float
You’re a brave one! I hope you’ll write us a proper epic if you get back!
Let us know how that goes for you! giggling
Imagine five avant-garde contemporary haiku poets with unconventional styles, crafting verses about Charon:
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Ezra Kale -
Utilizes fragmented syntax and unexpected line breaks in his "Disrupted Flow" haikus to mirror the disjunction between life and death
∙Charon’s gaze, sharp —
Coins clink, breaks
Silence; Styx flows.
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∙Oar dips, pauses —
Midst murmurs,
Souls plead and sway.
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•River’s edge, still—
Souls queue, silence
Splintered by whispers.
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Aria Dove -
In her "Whispering Veil" style, she layers words to create a haunting echo effect, reflecting the whispers of the dead that Charon might hear.
Echoed goodbyes, hushed, Murmurs beneath, above — Silence, echoes, hushed!
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Whispers, farewells, shiver,
Stirring Stygian waves —
Soft, whispers: shiver.
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Farewell breath, soft,
Carried over water’s skin—
Breath, farewell, whispers.
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Lysander Flynn -
His "Quantum Reflections" haikus incorporate scientific jargon and philosophical musings, creating a fusion of the old world with new thoughts.
‘’’’’Particles in drift,
Charon steers through quantum foam,
Souls as waves collide.
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‘’’’’Entropy’s edge near,
Charon's course through dark matter,
Spirits' paths entwine.
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‘’’’’In Styx’s pull, dark,
The ferryman quantifies—
Entangled fates wait.
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Viola Springs -
Known for her "Sensory Weave" haikus, Viola interlaces sensory experiences, crafting poems that evoke a strong physical sensation for the reader.
¥Damp oars’ rhythmic splash,
Scent of loss in misty air,
Touch of twilight’s chill.
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¥Coins' cold, metal bite,
River's taste, bitter journey, Charon's silent glide.
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¥Oars cleave cold fog, splash,
Shrouded wails on skin, a weight—
Hades’ realm takes hold.
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Orion Thatch -
With his "Cybernetic Verses," Orion blends technology and mythology, imagining how ancient figures like Charon would interact with the modern digital world.
=Charon scans QR,
Souls' data in blockchain stored, Styx's spectral code.
•
=LED lantern dim,
Charon swipes for soul’s fare paid, Digital river.
•
=Charon’s app pings, swipe,
The soul’s fare digitalized—
Styx’s stream flows on.
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These poets of my imagination hopefully bring fresh perspectives to the age-old structure of haiku, each through their unique interpretive lens on Charon's timeless role.
So… when are you going to start teaching poetry on your Stack? Because I think you should❤️ Wow!
I have never considered being a teacher. Not enough self discipline.
Haha! Yeah I can definitely relate!
This piece is very gothic and true. I love it
Thank you 😊
Love this prompt and piece!
Thank you 😊
I don’t know if Charon does return trips, but I guess that boat has to get back to the other side to pick up more passengers somehow.
Damn, always that first step.