Within each creature gleams a sacred light,
Maatkara shows us how to make it shine;
she tells of radiance sublimely bright
in truthful compositions, spare and fine.
She places but a few words in a line,
and each one beams, as if a burning flame
could reach to touch the heart, and even mine
was kindled when I to her pages came.
Ma'at is truth and justice in a name,
and Ka the soul of Ra that awesome might
and light of One. Resisting any fame,
she stands for what is true in loving sight.
Come to her light and with her friends you'll find
the clearest vision and the sharpest mind.
Author notes
In The Name of.... allpoetry.com/Poem/639183
A Spenserian sonnet, 14 lines, iambic pentameter, abab bcbc cdcd ee
Written July 1st, 2004
In a list
What did you think
Comments
1 - 17 of 17
-
This is most certainly an excellent and superb Spenserian sonnet! I absolutly loved it, loved it, loved it!!
-
-
Thank you very much for applause and enthusiasm, Eusebius.
-
-
wow..I wish I could write this breathtaking this is amazing...and it fits our Goddess perfect to..
-
If you have read this far, I think it's polite to comment.
-
Thanks PlayfulPassion, and I do recommend Maatkara's work, especially her haiku and esoteric works. She gets to the point with great accuracy.
-
This was a beautiful tribute and although I'm not sure if I've read any of her work yet. I am inspired by this to do so. Such bonds of friendship & love speaks within your lines..
-
Thanks GG! Welcome to AP.
-
such a nice poem....
how i wish i can find Maatkara in my friends
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Who sees as you one within the divine minds eye
Light the candle, feel your love
Place it in your window
Far above the world light
Shine and send to my very soul
What you already know
The spirit of a thousand dances.
-
Thanks Liz, for the kind comment. It's true that in a short time, I have collected many trophies. Still, it all depends on the judge. Have a great day!
-
Thank you Duana! It is a pleasure to give honour where it is due, and a double pleasure to receive praise for doing it!
-
woh, you pinned her down. This more than amazing!!! You said everything i couldn't, but of course knew. wow. I love and respect maatkara as you do. She sure does have a lot of light to shine on this site, and to the world.
-
There is no greater honour or accolade than that received from those one most admires. Thanks again M
I'll put the link to the poem about my name here, (easier for anyone interested)
'In the Name Of...' allpoetry.com/poem/639183
~ G
-
an absolutely gorgeous gift for a wonderful writer. i have to say i especially love that first line in opening. it is stunning and true.
-
Excellent
You and Kit do cerebral poems that send me surfing the internet for enlightenment for full appreciation of your works.
Ma'atkara
Solar name - also know as throne or Horus name - of Hatshepsut when she took the title of Pharaoh. It means Truth and Soul of Ra.
Edited on Jul 01, 4:58 p.m. because ''. -
A sonnet about me from the Queen of sonneteers!!
Ok, I'm bowled over, and speechless...You are an
Margaret! And I do feel a lot better now. Thank you 
-
great poem. good luck in the contest, thank you for entering!
Adding your comment:
1 - 17 of 17
