Goddess Eternal
I have the body of a goddess
Porcelain eyes that make you bleed into sunset
Liquid silk inked over with wine.
Ritual and festival echo in my bone
I send out roots that pierce the mountains and
Extract sweet from the sea.
You hear lyre chords distant in the wind
Music strummed along my spine
Painted backdrop of the sensual and celestial
Sacred dance under blazing desert sun.
Words written in ancient diary spill across my statuesque skin
Egyptian cotton woven by slender hand embraces me
I linger on in memories of the breaking summer wave and
Moonrise over the Nile.
Photo by Zarina Iskarova
KK
Amazing imagery, Jaya! Simply superb 👌👌
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so very much!
Dawn Pisturino
Amazing poem, Jaya!
paeansunplugged
Goddess indeed, sculpted beautifully with wine and sea and lyre and desert and delicately enrobed in Egyptian cotton. Divine, Jaya!
Annabel
This is such a magical poem, Jaya! The delicacy of your emotions and expressions through each line is delightful, delicious, and empowering! What a gifted poet you are!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Annabel!
Jenny in Neverland
This was so feminine and picturesque – beautiful!
Lauren
I like the line sacred dance under blazing desert sun. The description creates such a vivid picture in my mind. Thank you for sharing Jaya, it is lovely!
Lauren x
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
“Extract sweet from the sea” is what I keep in my heart because sea for me is a precious memory.
And “music strums along my spine”because I think I couldn’t live without.
Thank You so much DEAR!!
Aspen Hite
Each line gets better and better! Beautiful words and imagery here. Nicely done!
Jacquie Biggar
This is lovely, Jaya. Beautiful imagery!
Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com
Loved reading this! I’m enjoying your blog. Thank you for finding my blog and liking some posts. I’m grateful you found me so I could find you, too!
Simona ~ The Grumpy Olive
Beautiful words as usual, Jaya!
Lisa's Notebook
This reminds me of why I always gravitate to sculptures in any museum. I’m always convinced I could hear them whispering if I listen hard enough. Beautifully written, Jaya x
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Lisa!
Ingrid
Your imagery is divine! 😉
Charity
The imagery here in this is incredible. I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Akhila
Reading this, poetry strumming along my spine too.. wonderful Jaya!!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you deeply, Akhila!
Eugenia
Truly lovely, Jaya! Your imagery is divine. 💖
haoyando
Love your poem and love Egyptian cotton too. And there is a smoothness and beauty in both that’s fascinating.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for this lovely comment!
Jeff Flesch
This beautiful write reminds me of the eternal state of beingness, how our actions and their rippled energetic manifestations linger on in kin, and within nature. Gorgeous poetry, Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Jeff!
Jacqui Murray
What beautiful images.
readandreviewit1
Jaya – yours word never cease to amaze! I love all the lovely imagery you’ve included in this – it’s so vivid – and the second to last stanza is a particular favourite of mine. Thank you so much for sharing x
Michele Lee
Gorgeous lines, Jaya! I will definitely be revisiting your powerful poem a few more times. 💖😊
Jaya Avendel
I am delighted by this comment, Michele!
Michele Lee
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The Sicilian Storyteller
The sultry song of the siren. Simply sublime, Jaya! 🧚🏼♂️
Unwanted Life
I really love the line, “Painted backdrop of the sensual and celestial”. It paints an image of a beautiful night sky unhindered by light pollution, so you’re left with just an awe-inspiring view of the cosmos, and thus, creating the perfect background. Great poem
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for this insightful comment!
Olivia 🌷 (@livalittlex_)
You write so beautifully Jaya! Such enthralling words.
Cindy Georgakas
beautiful words in waves that wash over me Jaya.. lovely
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Bartholomew Barker
What a lovely sonnet. I especially liked the “Liquid silk inked over with wine” line. Well done!
taurusingemini
Watching over her world, making sure, that everything is, working, smoothly…
D. Wallace Peach
Wonderfully exotic and sensual, Jaya. What an image your paint. <3
Her Digital Coffee
What a beautiful piece Jaya! The image is so fitting and the words feel like a warm embrace. <3
Cassa Bassa
The imagery is so rich!!! 💚