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Temple of Isis by `jade-pandora:iconjade-pandora:

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Like papyrus blossoms
sprung from the Nile,
towering pillars stand
as a forest ablaze
with temple torch lights

While above, through crossbeams
of cedars from Lebanon
are seen constellations
that the pyramids of Giza
mapped out on an earthbound grid-

A stellar connection from the
golden seat of the Sun God,
to the darkness of the Underworld.

The One who graces this place
on such a night before the act,
whose success is sanctioned
by her utterances, comes-

The Eye of Re,
overseen by the Phallus of Osiris
in the Shrine of Sokar,
The confederacy of Seth, wherein
what is near is burning-

The stone gods bear witness
as voices are raised
to chant in solemn song
the words she speaks-

O you who are invisible,
do not await me, for I am Isis.
You found me when I had
disarranged the hair round my face
and my scalp adornments disordered.
I have become pregnant as Isis,
I have conceived as Nephthys.
Isis drives out
those who would disturb me.
The dread of me
follows after me.
My dignity is before me.
Millions bend their arms to me.
The common folk serve me.
The associates of my enemies
are destroyed for me.
The grey-haired ones
uncover their arms for me.
The well-disposed
give sweet things to me.
Those who are in Heliopolis
create things for me.
I live according to my will,
for I am Wadjet,
Lady of the Devouring Flame,
and few approach me.
©2008-2009 `jade-pandora
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Submitted: April 6, 2008
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Lately I've been reading about the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, and it inspired me to try something different and complex from anything I've done before.

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July 8th, 2008: It's in the works with ~argitoth a new project that will use my audio recitation of "Temple of Isis" accompanied by a flash video & music composed by him (as was done with "Universe"). Here is his journal comment about it [link]

January 3, 2009: At last, here it is! "Temple of Isis - Flash Video" [link]
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~Paul-Cooper:iconPaul-Cooper: Apr 6, 2008, 6:51:31 AM
I really like this. Reminds me of Ozymandias by Shelley. Vivid description and a mysterious monologue by an ancient God. Cool. =)
`jade-pandora:iconjade-pandora: Apr 6, 2008, 6:53:46 AM
Thank you so much! I've got the preview piece up now if you'd like to see it. :)

--
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.
~Paul-Cooper:iconPaul-Cooper: Apr 6, 2008, 6:58:55 AM
Ah, pretty cool. =) Will make sure I check out your work in the future.
Mood: Joy *b1gfan:iconb1gfan: Apr 6, 2008, 11:27:42 AM
I like that a lot - quite readable and rich in imagery that creates a very clear sense of place.
=bluewave:iconbluewave: Apr 6, 2008, 1:20:52 PM
You have enchanted me into another world.

:)

--
Life is an adventure in forgiveness.

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Mood: Tender `RetroZombie:iconRetroZombie: Apr 6, 2008, 1:58:32 PM
This is very well done, Jade. I like how the first part is a slow procession to the second. The mention of the stars and the earthbound grid really appealed to me.

The speech gave me goosebumps, especially the last two lines--which are filled with so many meanings, most of which I'm sure I don't even perceive.

This is a very different style for you, and I'm thrilled to see you branch out and experiment!

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ヒスイ:私の天使 ♥
Always look on the bright side... there's more light there and it's easier to find stuff.
~KatieWings:iconKatieWings: Apr 6, 2008, 4:08:44 PM
I like the idea that the people are giving praise to the Goddess, Isis, after she has made love; that they love her so much that they see the beauty in her consumption and what is to come; that they love her child already, that they seem excited, and have built this temple and give praise to them both--am I wrong here? :) I don't know much about Egyptology...

But Isis doesn't seem overall pleased with this child...almost as she is saying, "I am having another kid? How many's that now? My body is tired. I will love all my children no matter what, but when do I get the respect as well as them?"

Maybe I read too deeply here---but don't all mothers want some alone time for themselves? Manicures? Shopping sprees? Something away from their offspring? :lol:

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Holy slag, it's a fraggin JET! Get in the car---HOLY PRIMUS!! :noes:
~Koppo:iconKoppo: Apr 6, 2008, 4:25:13 PM
Necronomicron, I like this piece.

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I Don't Need No Help,I Can Do Bad on My OwN
Leave Me Lonely,Like You Did Last Time...
~lorananirren:iconlorananirren: Apr 6, 2008, 6:12:22 PM
Mm, this is beautiful! I love the tone of the goddess who speaks. Quick note - fourth stanza, third line, who's should be whose :)

I love the beginning stanza, the nature paired with descriptions of the temple, it's fitting. And it sounds as if the poem began well before the actual beginning...starting with "Like", I always enjoy poems and stories that have that feel to them...like there's something more beyond the frame of the work itself :)

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The void breathed hard on my heart, turning its illusions to ice, shattering them. --Rorschach, Watchmen
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