Gaea - Earth
Once again the drums I hear,
At ease with Self, I feel no fear.
My hand caresses my triangular stone
as I toss it unto the waves of foam.
Waters spirit receives this gift.
The veil between us for to lift.
This path I do embark upon
Senses heightened; begins the dawn.
I gaze at the oak forest of old--
Discovering tales yet to me untold.
Like the child and the he
that are one within me;
This land and I will one become
to enhance Self in motion.
The mountain stream--
countless are its rivulets.
Life force emanates,
sparks hitherto emit.
Strength and strife
for all of life!
This I must
feel and see!
Reveal this bridge
mine own to be!
We merge as energy
Gaea and Self in harmony.
Earth and Water
Emerge as Matter.
Fire and Air
Sustain with care.
This varied source of combustion,
simultaneous flow and conjunction.
Of not one - but two directions.
Conflict yet correspond connections.
Once again Self must surface in place.
Awakens above this time and space
Leave Gaea behind and in reflection...
Glimpse the tests of this exploration.
Self will ascend
the spiral of progression!
Growing ever closer
to the next dimension!
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The Pipe of Peace - Air
The rhythm and beat of fate,
once again we meditate.
Our blue bay and sand of white
now familiar, a sacred sight.
The gift of Faery we do seek,
the smoking of the pipe of peace.
To acquire this element of focus;
Ye must first do battle with chaos.
Through this inner realm of magick
On the creative winds of intellect;
Thy spirit will soar
on original thought.
Defeat barbaric rules
whence ye are taught.
Realize thy transformation…
In an upward spiral of evolution.
Hear the music;
Perform the Illusion.
The Wizard of Oz;
Master communication.
Use only with pure,
positive energy.
Absorb power of choice,
personal liberty.
As this gift was given to me…
So shall I give my heart freely.
Never to Abuse!
Never to Misuse!
Frequency of the Gods!
Power of the Bards!
I give thanks to thee of Faery,
for this gift of wings!
My soul laughs in harmony,
as in my heart it sings!
Until the next journey...
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Excalibur - Fire
On this journey of spirit and Self;
As a warrior I claim my wealth!
Vibrations of my fate become clearer.
Activate life forces in smoking mirror.
I see the Sword of Power;
Sunk deep within the stone.
Guarded and protected;
Truth and light be known.
Double edged to purify the positive.
Bestowing to me courage to live.
Channels the tension...
Needing the offer of personal touch.
It caresses my needs in a rush.
Enjoy the delight
to choose the right.
The force of faith--
Element of strength!
‘Tis an upward catalyst
to grant thy desired wish.
Charges thy energies.
Illuminates thy effigies.
I thank thee of Faery
on this profound journey!
Never to abuse.
Given of Muse.
Power of insight to walk
the path of the Ancient Ones.
Joyously I accept
this charge with anticipation!
For this Gift to facilitate--
to guide mine own fate.
Blessed this Be!
By the Power of Three!
So Mote It Be!
Excalibur!
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The Cauldron - Water
Element of the womb and gestation.
Giving birth and love without condition.
This the Faery did show unto me
whispering this brew of alchemy…
I arrive on the inner shores,
leading to the sacred force.
Water - this gift as it ripples
along its everlasting course.
Cleansing-
Replenishing-
Transformation.
The lure of ever changing emotion.
Always does it flow.
All it touches grows.
Through the inner priestess,
I gently taste of the eternal grail.
A quest of honor and naked truth,
that I as MoonChild shall not fail.
For I tire of the erratic
patterns of flood and drought.
Now I stand to face
these realties without self doubt.
Embrace thy inner magick!
Rejoicing in the mist…
Welcoming the kiss
of the fog before the storm.
For I shall not be torn!
Between the element of dreams
and this mundane dance of themes.
Humbly do I accept
this present of the nurturer.
The emotional re-birth
of thy inner mother.
Churning with currents through
personal ritual and initiation.
Harnessing the power to realms
of peace, listening to my intuition.
It guides me through
this sacred spring bubbling forth.
Element of survival,
eternal hope and positive self worth.
Giving thanks to Faery
I drink libation to carry...
This message to the world.
Rejuvenate for it to see;
Value all life with tenderness.
So I will! So mote it be!
Author's Note: This is not 'form' poetry. Nor will you find perfect rhyme. This is poetry from my soul as I journey within to acknowledge and explore my own spirit and inner self.
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IN CONCLUSION:
The Silhouette
I listen to the beat of a distant drum
and spiral downward in meditation.
Descending to my beach of virgin white sand.
The ocean is warm licks my toes where I stand.
I soak in the essence of water,
taste the salt of this nectar.
My hand caresses a triangle stone
that I toss into the waves of foam.
For the elemental guide as a gift;
Seeking my sacred path of old, veil to lift.
I gaze in awe upon the ancient oaks of the forest,
through the lush green underbrush my eyes rest...
With a cry of delight
I suddenly sight
my white unicorn
with passion purple horn.
Peering at me
Shamanic he be.
With eyes of mystery;
Enticing me to believe.
Tenderly I stroke his great mane.
He knickers - calls out my name.
”MoonChild do ye wish a flight
Upon thy steed tonight?”
“Yes”, I cry with childish glee…
As I mount and become one with he.
We soar above the mountains - the trees
Rising above Earth in counts of three.
We reach the stars of the Milky Way
and then with the mind speak I say;
”Teach me the wonders divine eternal light!”
”Loose unto me the knowledge of sight!”
”Instill the wisdom of the ancients so bright!”
”For all that is good and all that is right!”
We ascend upward again
beyond the eclipse with no end.
We become one with this prism as it sends,
All that is and will be with many river bends.
For all life is of white energy.
True essence of virility.
Emanating power and strength in perfect harmony.
Nurturing softness and light with ingenuity!
We alight upon the great earth once again,
as we soak in the elements of our peaceful glen.
Our spirits are quenched for a time and we begin
our farewells to the forest and
earth’s creatures our friends.
Shalom.
Shalom.
Peace without.
Peace within.
My totem spirit the Grizzly Bear with me walks;
As I give thanks to Mother Goddess and
Father God for lessons taught.
Elements of Four I thank kindly too;
this journey along this path ‘tis always new.
I am novice to the ways of the Ancient Ones.
A lifetime of learning to seek balance and direction.
In the Mundane as well as in Magick...
I am...
Positive!
Powerful!
Potent!
Bringing harm to none --
Giving to others as they would unto me.
For all I do is
returned by Folds of Three.
Blessed be!
By the Power of Three!
So mote it be!
For I am MoonChild of GaeaDragonBlue
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Epilogue to Glimpse of Spirit ~ Visions of Gaea's Dragon Blue
In a list
A contest entry
- Mythology, (With a Twist!) Contest and Creative Writing Workshop by kareneisenlord.
900 points, ended March 16, 2008, 39 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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I asked all of you for mythology with a twist, and you really socked it to me! I was very impressed by all of your entries, and many of you came up with some really unique and creative material with a different way of applying and perceiving mythology. It was enjoyable reading and I learned a lot from reading all of your fabulous writes.
Because there was such an abundance of excellent entries in this contest, it was difficult to decide which ones would be the final winners. I apologize for taking so long to judge. Ultimately, I went with the material that impressed me and stuck with me the most. What had the greatest influence, insight, oversight, ambience and applied the myth/story in a thought-provoking and interesting way. The entries that were still playing through my mind and echoing with fond recollection, long after first reading them, are the ones that I finally decided upon as the winners.
Objectivity in judging this contest was not my goal, but how each one of you subjectively influenced and moved me through your write. I re-read all of your writes again before my final judgment and relished it thoroughly. You are all gifted with incredible minds and talent. I wished that I could give more than one trophy in each category because certainly there was more than one that deserved it. All of you deserved an honorable mention, at the very least, and I wished I could do this and more. After the winners, the list is not in order of my favorites but most are in the chronological order as they were entered into the contest. I was glad to comment personally on each one of you.
“Heading Towards Hope” - won the gold for me, because it took an uncommon theme in western mythology, deriving the story from eastern mythology, namely Hinduism. The interpretation of this, my favorite Hindu Deity, Ganesh, blew me away, and provided a step forward in my consciousness. I was awed by the profoundness, beauty and humility of this write. While many of your stories moved me deeply, this one actually shifted my consciousness. It contained both meaningful, inspirational and unique applications, written in a purity and sweetness of the heart and soul that is reflected in the words of the poet who wrote it.
Gifts of the Faery, Part II
I awarded Gifts of the Faery, Part II because it reached deep into my sense of profound honor and respect for Nature and all of Creation. Not only did it express stunning wisdom, but it also reflected an eloquent poetic style of it’s own. It is filled with ancient knowledge and powers that are for the Light and bringing humanity to a higher level of hope for the ultimate transformation of humankind and our Earth Mother!
Lemuria's Sacred Contract - Video Slam
Not only is this a beautifully written poem but it struck a chord that resonates far within the innermost essence of my being for I have always felt a special connection to Lemuria and long to be reunited with her. This is my hope for all of humanity, for “Lemuria” or the lost continent of Mu, (the motherland), is analogous with Paradise of earth. She was the original motherland of Atlantis and Egypt. They were her colonies. Lemuria sank beneath the ocean in the world‘s last great worldwide cataclysm. Mu existed in the Pacific ocean, and the Pacific islands, Easter Island and the Hawaiian Islands, are all remnants of her. This was over 20,000 years ago. Many believe that she will rise again, at least in the collective heart and soul of all humanity. This poem described my feelings in a way that I could not do much better myself - a twin reflection of my sentiments and my hope for us all of us!
The Honorable mentions - I will talk about a few of them. Since I commented on all of your entries, you already know how I reacted to your work, but here are a few of the HM’s that I want to give further “honorable mention to“. I wish that I could do so for all of them, but these stood out the most in my mind.
“Kalpa ” won an honorable mention because it reflected an overview of the Cosmos on a grand and astronomical scale. Not only was it eloquently written, but it impressed me with the deeper wisdom and perspective that was reflected therein, by giving one of the most developed and accurate views of the creation of the universe(s) and the dissolution that occurs over and over. It is the Hindu creation myth, that more and more, fits into the most advanced theories of physics and astronomy, (and the Vedic people came to this conclusion thousands of years ago, through spiritual practices!)
Orphee's Heartstrings - expressed the pain and suffering of Orpheus so well.
wow how in the world did i come up with this??? Very clever imagery and it was refreshingly spontaneous.
Sacrifice with Creation - The ancient myth of a god sacrificing himself for the benefit of humanity carried forward to humanity helping humanity!
Gasping - Had beautiful imagery and it reflected the tragic fate of both Narcissus and Echo in such a haunting way
Lost Messiah - struck a chord with me, because it bravely stated how the most important messages of Jesus have been lost, to love ourselves and one another. I think Jesus is quoted to have said, “…love your neighbor as yourself,” among many other references to love. Another one is, “…love the Lord your God with all your heart…”
Lucifer’s Sword - was another really courageous write in that it gave the perspective of the necessity of evil and the role of opposites.
Untitled - was fresh and different. I was hoping that someone would write something based on Chinese legend and mythology. It is beautiful, rich, varied and ancient. This was a good job at tackling this creation myth.
Poisoned Prophesies - impressed me because it expressed the dilemma of a seer.
..With a flying centaur... An exciting and enchanting poem about a mythological creature with wings taking one everywhere and anywhere in the Universe.
The Reflection Looks Back - Was a wonderful interpretation of the Narcissus Myth.
Star Garden - Thought-provoking with a lovely play on words.
Nyquil Dreams - Because who is to say what is the true reality?
"Plus DOCS changent..." - Another great play and twist on the age-old Cinderella story, told from the view point of the Fairy God Mother. Very clever and fun!
Rick Rubens, Prometheus - I liked this one because it was clever and portrays modern day fire-givers.
I could go on and on - and I wish that I could recap all of the entries which I have read over and relished. You were all great and like I said, you all deserved a trophy; every one of you! Thank you for putting all of your creative minds here in the contest for me to savor. All of you is exquisitely and uniquely talented. Keep writing and thinking because not only are you people good poets, many of you are amazing philosophers as well. That means, that you are seekers of the truth. That is what a philosopher does. Blessings!
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I loved this magical tribute to each of the four sacred elements, and how you tied legends, such as Excalibur into this entertaining story that you have woven here. It is beyond merely entertaining though, because it is filled with ancient knowledge and powers that are for the Light and bringing humanity to a higher level. I myself have also done poems to honor the Four whom all of life depends on. People forget that we ARE these sacred Four;
"Earth and Water
Emerge as Matter.
Fire and Air
Sustain with care."
Yet, we have the ability to go beyond this;
"Self will ascend
the spiral of progression!
Growing ever closer
to the next dimension!"
I admired the attributes that you gave to each.
Earth - Our Mother Gaea;
"Like the child and the he
that are one within me;
This land and I will one become
to enhance Self in motion."
Air - Principal of peace;
"Thy spirit will soar
on original thought.
Defeat barbaric rules
whence ye are taught."
Fire - Excalibur;
"I see the Sword of Power;
Sunk deep within the stone.
Guarded and protected;
Truth and light be known."
Water - The Holy Grail;
"Element of the womb and gestation.
Giving birth and love without condition."
And this with the power of transformation;
"Humbly do I accept
this present of the nurturer.
The emotional re-birth
of thy inner mother.
Churning with currents through
personal ritual and initiation.
Harnessing the power to realms
of peace, listening to my intuition.
It guides me through
this sacred spring bubbling forth.
Element of survival,
eternal hope and positive self worth.
Giving thanks to Faery
I drink libation to carry...
This message to the world.
Rejuvenate for it to see;
Value all life with tenderness.
So I will! So mote it be!"
This write is stimulating to the intellect and the soul of reason, and at the same time, very mystical and profoundlly magical! There is alot to digest here, and I will certainly come back to read this for a twofold reason - to learn more and because it is a beautiful story filled with hope for the ultimate transformation of humankind and our Earth Mother!
Your last part, "Sillouette", sums it up;
"For all life is of white energy.
True essence of virility.
Emanating power and strength in perfect harmony.
Nurturing softness and light with ingenuity"
I do know what you speak of here, for I am a White Lighter myself; having experienced the One with this Divine energy and unconditional Love. There is so much I could keep saying about your poem. I am still learning also, and I am honored to read and grow from your work - to be touched by it;
"I am novice to the ways of the Ancient Ones.
A lifetime of learning to seek balance and direction.'
We all are! Thank you for sharing yourself and your wisdom and spirituality with us!
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Thank you for reading, comprehending and reviewing my work as none other has yet. Your appreciation of these writes is my reward for penning them. For when I wrote them and have read them time and again, my thought has always been; 'If I reach only one person, one human with these words, then I have succeeded and achieved the quest of DragonBlue.'
Again, I thank you for your insight and open heart to read these words with intelligent, open hearted hunger.
Namaste~
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DragonBlue
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