Philosopher's Stone

Science and Alchemy..and threw in a little hotness...why not? lol

Man's
immortal maiden
mirrored by
    FIRE
    alchemy
and mystique.

She
    GLOWS
with fluorescent
femininity
her fragrant flowers
    {frame}
his fevered face.

Her hair
a waterfall
wreathed around his
waist and want.

A philosopher's stone
her hands
hold firm
awakening
his chimeric
sculpture
she watches
as it
    GROWS
incandescent
with each caress
a sapphire stroke
creates a sizable surge
pillar and palm
another long kiss...

    Salt
    Silver
    Magick
    &
    Rock

Tasting
the Magnum Opus
her skin
sun-kissed and bound
finding enlightenment
within
the gold
her chiseled
lavender lips
luster and shine
from the liquid lacquer
drinking his life

    a hymn
    a hum

she savors
his song.

© 2012 The Cobra Lounge

Author's Note

Philosopher's Stone (Definition)
It was also sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and possibly for achieving immortality. For many centuries, it was the most sought-after goal in Western alchemy. The philosopher's stone was the central symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy, symbolizing perfection at its finest, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss. Efforts to discover the philosopher's stone were known as the Magnum Opus.
Descriptions of the Philosopher's Stone are numerous and various. According to alchemical texts, the philosopher's stone came in two varieties, prepared by an almost identical method: white (for the purpose of making silver), and red (for the purpose of making gold), the white stone being a less matured version of the red stone. Some ancient and medieval alchemical texts leave clues to the supposed physical appearance of the philosopher's stone, specifically the red stone. It is often said to be orange (saffron colored) or red when ground to powder. Or in a solid form, an intermediate between red and purple, transparent and glass-like. The weight is spoken of as being heavier than gold, and it is said to be soluble in any liquid, yet incombustible in fire.
I looked on-line, there are recipes to make this. Once made; alchemy manuscripts say that if you take a single drop each day in a small glass of wine, after one month you will be able to see and hear elemental spirits.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-the-Philosopher's-Stone
Notes by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher's_stone

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Kristallo

This is so tastefully written. And I mean that in a more literal sense! It really does delight the senses as you read, igniting the vibrancy of imagination. So much texture. The cadence has a sensuality, it flows over your ''philosopher's stones'' like a waterfall of undiluted inspiration. Unrefined and free. I adored this part:

a sapphire stroke
creates a sizable surge
pillar and palm
another long kiss...

I don't know what it was about that stanza but I fell in love with it. So much color and metaphor to enhance the mood of it, you really wrote this wonderfully. I loved it. Thank you for sharing your powerful talent with us! 100

Posted 8 Months Ago

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Heaven

Perfectly described

Posted 5 Months Ago

David Scott

Well I think you found treasure greater than silver and gold. Man and woman creating perfect alchemy...
Your a romantic deep down. Ha. :-)

Posted 6 Months Ago

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Brandon W.

Bravo! This is the most brilliant expression of sexuality interwoven with the Philosopher's Stone. Namaste.

Posted 8 Months Ago

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Kristallo

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Abdul Batin Osman Bey

I never thought of the Philosophers stone in an erotic way but I like how you mixed sexuality with the Stone concept, well done

Posted 10 Months Ago

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The Siren

OK, this piece is just simply awesome. It's cool that you did all this research and found all of this stuff out. This is why I love your work. You see all of this and then create a beautiful piece such as this! You're so imaginative! I love it!

Posted 11 Months Ago

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Xhiljola

this was an amazing write but the information about the Philosophers Stone was just as cool! I'm reading more into it right now, it really grabbed my attention

Posted 11 Months Ago

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Dream Weaver

Detailed deliciously!

Posted 11 Months Ago

Priscilla Moore

~sigh~ A sensuous awakening like no one can. The words you choose bring the scene to life in my head. I love it!

Posted 11 Months Ago

Stacey Watts

This was a truly beautiful, passionate piece. The words paint a stunning picture of the desires that we want to be as women sometimes. I think we are always searching for that truth and that complete thing that will open us up to life.