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Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

0 posted 2000-03-23 08:32 PM

You carried me for many days,
To the great Volcano Island,
A virgin of the emotions sacrifice,
Lord help me I'm so frightened.

Neolithic these sacrificial rites,
Straight out of a page from history,
When nothing feels right,
Is this what you plan to do to me?

You lead me up the mountain,
Other villagers then partake in the ceremony,
Bathing me, cleansing me, comforting me,
Readying me for the final journey.

Is that all I have become to you?
A sacrifice for the Almighty Fire Gods?
Didn't you see what you were doing to me?
Now it's too late this craving to be understood.

I've thought about it long and hard,
Perhaps this death is better,
From a lamb I've evolved into the lioness,
I'll go out with a roar oh destroyer..

They led me up the mountainside,
No fear now in my heart,
Instead I welcome this hero's death,
No more can you tear me apart.

As the ancient indians say,
'It was a good death.'
No more suffering, no more pain,
As I sink into the lava's depths..

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self...
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

dhuron
Member

since 2000-03-19

Posts 476

1 posted 2000-03-23 09:36 PM

Isis,

Great work. You are an excellent writer:

I've thought about it long and hard,
Perhaps this death is better,
From a lamb I've evolved into the lioness,
I'll go out with a roar oh destroyer..

They led me up the mountainside,
No fear now in my heart,
Instead I welcome this hero's death,
No more can you tear me apart.

As the ancient indians say,
'It was a good death.'
No more suffering, no more pain,
As I sink into the lava's depths..

I love these lines...changing from being scared to accepting your fate head on!

Dark Enchantress
Senior Member

since 1999-07-27

Posts 1258
meet Morgana

2 posted 2000-03-23 10:07 PM

Isis...all I can say is...wow. I love this poem for it's beauty, it's depth, and how I relate to it. Truly excellent piece here.

Forever yours,
Angel

"The dark weight of the hour
humming madly
filling my head
with blood
and sorrow
and dread
the executioner's song."
-Jewel
"The Dark Bells"

~*Angel of Darkness*~

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

3 posted 2000-03-23 11:54 PM

Thanks both Dhuron and Dark Enchantress, I'm pretty pleased with this one myself

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self...
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

4 posted 2000-03-23 11:55 PM

Excellent Isis. . .

Sometimes, we have to die to ourselves to really be alive. . .

Powerful words. . .

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

5 posted 2000-03-24 12:05 PM

Thanks Sven, I enjoyed this poem, writing it, etc. in many ways

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self...
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

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