From where I sit, I see your craggy face
As you kneel next to the body of your love
She sleeps-a motionless instance
Poison in her body, a dagger to the chest
Remaining dormant
While you still live, as smoke rises from deep inside
A warning for the mortals
The battle is never won from a volatile moment
As snow and ice cover your motionless forms-forever
*process notes:
This is written (loosely) based
on the legend of the two volcanoes
here in Puebla. Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl.
For more information on the legend visit:
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popocat%C3%A9petl
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So dramatic! I instantly recognized this for its theme of volcanic love. Greatly enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteemotional and touching piece.
ReplyDeletelove the image,
Happy Sunday!
Such a vivid scene. Hawaii has volcanic myths as well... but I love this poem!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you have written about the two volcanoes. Each can erupt and any time...and must be respected.
ReplyDeletePamela this is well written and moving...i love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderfully vivid work! =)
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Thanks Kerry!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for visiting!
Pamela
Jingle thanks!
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Thank you Diane!
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Thanks Mary!
ReplyDeleteOne of them is still active!
Pamela
Thanks Carrie.
ReplyDeleteNice of you to say!
Pamela
Love the ambiance of this poem! I've missed reading you lately....my fault, so much going on with me but hope to be here more often now.
ReplyDelete(You know me as Zouxzoux but I'm visiting via my other blog via Poet's United.)
Thanks so much Charlotte!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you! Poets United is a nice site.
Pamela