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Mehet-Weret

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Mehet-Weret

See how easily I control the sea
Rain obeys command during Pharos’s reign
Free spirit as I set the oceans free
Bane of my life renders immortal bane

Water goddess for the love of water
Serene flowing pow’r majestic serene
Daughter of love the earth is my daughter
Pristine on my throne a goddess pristine

Old kingdoms have passed since the days of old
Rising in pow’r as my need is rising
Gold is precious, water is liquid gold
Surprising how water is surprising

Here on my throne I am the goddess here
Clear running water as I keep it clear

 

 

 

 

Author notes

 Shadow Sonnet:

Shadow Sonnet created by Amera M. Andersen may be written in any sonnet style. The Shadow takes place at the beginning and ending of each line as the words are identical or homophonic.
14 lines
9 or 10 syllables per line
Should have a volta or pivot
Iambic pentameter is not necessary

form source: shadowpoetry.com

Mehet-Weret (Mehetweret, Mehitweret, Mehit-Weret, Methyer, Mehueret, Mehturt, Meh-Urt) was the Egyptian goddess of streaming water, a goddess related to creation and to rebirth. Her name means "Great Flood" or "Great Tide", linking her with water and the primeval waters of Nun . In the Old Kingdom , she was believed to have helped the pharaoh and Re reach the sky, by way of the Nile in the underworld.

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  • Swan song gold member
    November 28, 2008
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    Another very beautiful sonnet that is a sensation to read in a big way!!!! congrats on the silver


  • sunny day
    September 9, 2007

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    Such beauty is the goddess Mehet-Weret and your words for her are even lovlier. What better way to show them than in a shadow sonnet as it reflects a vision of loveliness. I loved the use of a few homophones as well and as always your rhythm and rhyming are superb. You left me breathless as I read and I sit here sighing as I let you know what this piece did to me. I have said this to few others here, you are pure poetry in motion as you personify it elegantly with imagery abounding. The elixir of life found in the essence of pure water. This flowed from the page to my heart and I wish you the best with this golden piece in the contest. Love you my friend, Joyce


    • Amera gold member
      September 9, 2007
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      My dear friend, of all the people on this web site your comments are the most encouraging, beautiful and complementary. I become very excited when I see a new comment posted by you not just for the ego boost but also to hear from you and your beautiful loving heart. My work just doesn’t seem complete until your signature is on it. Thank you so much.

      Love,
      Amera♥


  • Desire gold member
    August 29, 2007

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    Wow!!

    Beautifully worded Sonnet and in shadow form which adds that level of difficulty...but You pen it so effortlessly
    Love this one Sweet Soul
    Have to capture on film

    Woooooooooooo hoooooooooooooo
    Best wishes to You in the contest
    Many blessings too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • amaranthine lover gold member
    August 28, 2007

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    Beautiful piece Amera.

    Love,
    Christina


  • PerVirtuous
    August 27, 2007

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    Very nice. I love the form. I love the poem. I love the image. I love to give you comments. Pretty good scene if you ask me. Three hydro-bunnies!


  • HaleyMary
    August 27, 2007

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    Another wonderful write. I think it's so cool that you actually created this sonnet, as you said in the author notes. I think it's just one of the coolest forms of poetry I have ever seen written. Good luck in the contest.


  • StarEyes
    August 27, 2007

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    Miss Form Queen at her best! I am still trying to decide if I want to try this form... hehe. This is amazing!! What a great job on this one! You are amazing my friend!

    Best of luck in this contest!!!!

    and much love

    Nyetta


  • JohnnyD gold member
    August 27, 2007

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    Amera,

    this is magnificent and emotionally touching, and truth is, even if you did not write beautiful poetry, I'd still be proud to call you my daughter.



    dad


  • maa gold member
    August 27, 2007

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    this poem is truly amazing and your form so impressive ... I have not yet dared to try it out, since I am not sure it would turn out as graceful as your poems written using it ...


    maa


  • individuality gold member
    August 27, 2007

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    first time i have seen this form you have created, it works well, i like the repetition here. i think it would be quite difficult to keep the ebat and keep in mind the end and beginning rhymes, nicely done, a good poem

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