Song of the Alkonost - Sailing on Troubled Seas

Song of the Alkonost - Sailing on Troubled Seas

A Poem by Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm
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The Alkonost have the ability to sing so beautifully that all who hear forget everything else and pause to listen to the music. Entire wars have come to a halt because of their singing.

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I am an Alkonost, my voice moves you in a trance.
Your mind becomes a clouded sky
when you hear my voice singing
through your confidence.

I can see the state of your soul
as I look into your eyes,
watching you bow to the sun
while dreaming of my song,
of love pursued by sighs.

You see a lovely woman
with lips pressed against each second
lying before you,
not my feathers completing a circle
emptying into all you view.

My voice scratches at the window
of your day
and watches you fall
into my existence.
I sing into your fantasies
always in motion
with no resistance.

You sail the high seas,
upon whose waves
you should never turn your back.
I am the mother
who leaves her young there,
you best be careful
when they hatch.

I am an Alkonost,
my song moves you to remember
nothing but me.
Tonight,
my young call to be born,
oh sailor,
do not sail upon
these troubled seas.

© 2012 Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm


Author's Note

Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm
The Alkonost is, according to Russian folklore, a creature with the body of a bird but the head of a beautiful woman. It makes sounds that are amazingly beautiful, and those who hear these sounds forget everything they know and want nothing more ever again,[1] rather like the sirens of Greek myth. The alkonost lays her eggs on a beach and then rolls them into the sea. When the alkonost's eggs hatch, a thunderstorm sets in and the sea becomes so rough that it is untravelable. The name of the alkonost came from a Greek demigoddess whose name was Alcyone. In Greek mythology, Alcyone was transformed by the gods into a kingfisher.[2]

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Lovely write!~.... Indeed one of the most interesting one that I have ever read..... It's w=quiet rare for people to write about mythological creatures and the manner in which you have written it.... My senses are highly doubtful if it's really a mythological creature.... a write full of art, beauty and sweetness....
Great Job!

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Wow this was amazing, I enjoyed reading about the Alkonost, interesting being.

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Poetic art at its best! Love the story this tells.
100/100

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The embrace of emotion to myth and back again, always leaves a reader tired, but you manage to keep us emtertained to the end, well done, good read.

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The picture is breathtaking...as always. You are a writer from the bottom of your heart and this is why I appreciate this and all of your work you share with me. Awesome write!

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You never disappoint me in your writing! Excellent story behind your poetic words.

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beautiful story..and I love when I learn something new..

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Another wonderful piece Ms Neva. Not all entrancing creatures are mythical, the music they generate when they speak, or look into your eyes can be spellbinding.

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You create great vision with the amazing poem. I like the sea and the myths create by her mystery. I did like the warning at the end. I suicide board the big storms of California many times and the sea must be feared and respected. Thank you for the amazing artwork and poetry.
Coyote

Posted 12 Years Ago


I read the authors notes but without reading it this could sound like the confessions of a muse... another wonderful poem.

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An amazing thing I've just learned! You have written it so beautifully! A monologue of the beautiful Alkonost...



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Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm
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Hello, I am Neva, 4i, from Atlanta, Georgia. My latest book and videos: My latest book - Mailing Letters to the Moon rm_f1st('6','182','true','false','000000','av2j3.. more..

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