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The Herd moves fast because the weather demands it, He knows that. A crowd can't wait for an untied shoelace. Time can't wait for you to leave your bed. The Herd can't wait, in fear of collisions. But what about Little Roebuck, left Behind in the wire that cuts and stings and slices and stabs Dragging Little Roebuck down. Left behind by The Herd it is a part of. The Roebuck is left behind so The Herd can survive, He knows that. The Herd is running towards salvation, not away from Little Roebuck's own. He knows The Herd must love Little Roebuck, and wishes to come back. Yet Little Roebuck is left in despair alone. Ultimately, The Herd cannot survive when Constantly looking backwards. Little Roebuck's abandonment is inevitable in this constant world. He knows all of this. Yet, as He watches the scene of Little Roebuck and The Herd, He can't help but see a likeness to Orpheus and Eurydice. Him and his love.
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3d ago
May 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC
Orphic Absence
The Herd moves fast because the weather demands it, He knows that. A crowd can't wait for an untied shoelace. Time can't wait for you to leave your bed. The Herd can't wait, in fear of collisions. But what about Little Roebuck, left Behind in the wire that cuts and stings and slices and stabs Dragging Little Roebuck down. Left behind by The Herd it is a part of. The Roebuck is left behind so The Herd can survive, He knows that. The Herd is running towards salvation, not away from Little Roebuck's own. He knows The Herd must love Little Roebuck, and wishes to come back. Yet Little Roebuck is left in despair alone. Ultimately, The Herd cannot survive when Constantly looking backwards. Little Roebuck's abandonment is inevitable in this constant world. He knows all of this. Yet, as He watches the scene of Little Roebuck and The Herd, He can't help but see a likeness to Orpheus and Eurydice. Him and his love.
Poem 6 (I) of the series Lines that Fracture and Mend I've fallen in love with the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. Hadestown is an amazing musical, but the original myth is stunning I hope this piece evokes a reaction in you all and encourages you to speak out for those stuck in a depressive state. Thank you
#mythology#orpheusandeurydice#love#athazagoraphobia
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RosalinaHawkins
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3d ago
May 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC
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