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When Egypt Was Ours
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When Egypt Was Ours |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Close your eyes for a moment, and recall this story told... As the sound of my voice triggers ancient visions to unfold: Was it yesterday, Together we lay, On the sand banks of the Nile? Or have thousands of years conspired to pass us by in the meanwhile? Remember how our favorite palm Would shade us from the sun? And how the Ibis Song would calm Your worries to be none? We'd eat the dates our palm provided While watching the boats come in Knowing our rules were always abided By our loyal people and kin... You would place my sandals next to yours and press my tired feet The softness of your graceful hands, like pillows, smooth and sweet... The rings of lapis and gold that you wore Hypnotized me, as they had before When they gleamed like the fire I first saw in your eyes... Of your passion and love for me that never dies... And I, in turn, would run my fingers through your onyx hair, As I'd watch your eyes roll back in bliss, this moment ours to share... Remember the smiles we drew From all the people we knew As together, through our kingdom we strolled? And the peace that we shared With our people, who cared For each other, for us, and for our land of old? The temples were ours to give thanks for our love And the timeless pyramids that towered above... Could not compare in strength or in height To the passion we shared at each other's sight... The flowing white robe you would wear just for me... Which hinted of the treasures inside... The alibaster vase I had made for you to keep The coconut oil we would use in the night... I can still feel the beating of your heart against mine And the golden ankh I gave you, around your neck did shine... The zephyr through our window made all of our candles flicker As the glowing gems beneath your robe seemingly got thicker... The whispers of your breathing, like the gentle evening air... Were rhythmically exuding through your supple lips so fair... Your body told of secrets you had gotten from the Sphynx... To sensually share with me through your laughter, smiles and winks... Remember how I held you, like a goddess over me? You always said it made you feel so full of life and free... Our silhouettes would dance with all the figures on the walls As the moon outside, In kind, replied To all the jackals' calls And in that moment we knew neither Anubus nor Ra Could ever hope to separate us or the love they saw... The hieroglyphs paid homage to us all throughout the land, For everyone knew we were timeless... as infinite as the sand... There were statues of us all around, to remind our people of The virtues that we stood for: generosity and love... Can you recall these stories I tell? The ones that I remember so well? Perhaps within you, lying dormant, some tales of your own? That I too will remember once the images are shown? For how can we forget that which to memory's not tied... Or that which yearns to be released from the confines of inside? So, share with me the visions you have seen within your heart, For even timeless beings sometimes need a place to start... (Copyright 1997 by: MARK V SHELDON) "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." "Everyone can hear; few can listen." [This message has been edited by MARK V SHELDON (edited 06-23-2001).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
remembering past lives......very nicely done. I like this very much  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The whispers of your breathing, like the gentle evening air... Were rhythmically exuding through your supple lips so fair... Your body told of secrets you had gotten from the Sphynx... To sensually share with me through your laughter, smiles and winks... Remember how I held you, like a goddess over me? You always said it made you feel so full of life and free... =============================== this is very very cool... unique and creative, the whole premise of this... the inspire and conception... love the imagery and the romance of it... Well done poet sir jm I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Mark...James |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, friends, for your positive responses. I "channeled" this one day, putting myself in the mindset of "remembering", once more choosing a topic (Egypt), and running away with the imagery and inspirations... It became so vivid that it really started to feel like a potential past-life... Who knows...? -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mark you certainly have the ability to transport me to another time and place. Very special work. Sandra |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, Sandra. I'm glad you could join me. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Very good....makes me recall one that I wrote some time back.... it's nice to know I am not alone in recollect... well done Sir. I shall look forward to reading many more works done by your pen...and your muse.... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 06-23-2001).] |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you Sunshine for your nice words. I look forward to sharing many more works as well... -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
As Always An Absolute Pleasure Your the one who is refreshing... "Mental Mint" Thanks Connie |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
I enjoyed this very much, superb imagery and atmosphere bringing a sense of reality to History. Thanks for posting. Regards, Olias. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
You are very kind, Connie. (I like that alias--"Mental Mint"). "Miles to go, before I sleep" in terms of works to post here, so keep your eyes open... -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you Olias. When inspiration flows -- grab a pen... -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
These are real words of love. Thanks for sharing. |
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whisperingwalt Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
Great imagery...it transported my imagination to another time and place...enjoyed the journey. |
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