I am Nephthys
Lady of the Mansion
Goddess of the Dead
Protector of life's
beginning and end.
I stood at the
head of your mother's
birth bed as you
entered this world.
I then passed divine
protection of you
over to my sister Isis.
She used her
magic spells to keep
you from living
a life of need.
Now your time has come.
Your life is coming
to an end.
Isis has brought
you back to me.
Step into my
powerful protection
yet again.
Relax and breath deep
as I touch your soul.
Sleep my loved one.
I will guide your journey
into the next life.
I am Nephthys
Lady of the Mansion
Goddess of the Dead
Protector of life's
beginning and end.
Author notes
OPTION #6:
I want a poem about the pyramids of Giza or Sakkara, any Pyramids in Egypt, or any poem about Ancient Egypt. You may be inspired by anything for the Ancient Egyptian History.
I chose Nephthys-Goddess of the Dead.
http://www.touregypt.net/nephthys.htm
This passage proves that Nephthys, although a goddess of death, was associated with the coming into existence of the life which springs from death, and that she was, like Isis, a female counterpart of Amsu, the ithyphallic god, who was at once the type of virility, and reproduction, and regeneration.
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A contest entry
- OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE!!! by NooNiThEWitcH.
425 points, ended March 8, 2007, 28 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Totally cool write! Very much enjoyed!
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lovely
This is wonderful!
It caught my attention from the start till the end, and I wished it did not end.
Very nicely written, with a simple choice of words, but the reader could feel the love and gentility of the goddess. I liked the refrain or the repeated stanza, especially that you used it in the beginning and in the end.
I really enjoyed reading this, thank you so much for entering it in my contest.
Keep on writing, and good luck.
Nooni
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Great
A great tale of ancient times, you have written well on the beginning and ending of life throught the eyes of the ancient egyptians, Good Work, Blessings John
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Great stuff
You presented this poem well technically regarding structure, flow and word choice for a smooth insight into your image which was vivid and magical. This poem is wonderful, thought provoking and beautiful. Well done.
Amera
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