A misty morning Egyptian song

colors of sunrise in a sky of blue

Awakening to the scent of morning rain 

as Roses unfold in the essence of love... 

Ancient songs of Egyptian lore when 

Pyramids held passionate secrets of 

forbidden love that would linger with 

the scent of lavender and almonds 

upon the breast of Pharaohs until 

the end of time with  

frankincense and myrrh... 

  

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This poem touches a spot I was thinking about scratching but you beat me to it! I just love the title. I love all the awesomeness you pack into your imagery, reminiscent of cultures on the other side of the world. Your last line speaks to me of the holidays, too. I'm catching a connection between writing about this region & how it plays a part in how most of us envision the Christmas story (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... thank you for your charming review.
The Egyptians did leave scents of thyme and lavender the tombs, as well as frankincense and myrrh. fondly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Christ was born at least 2500 years after the Pyramids were built. The Egyptians did leave thyme and lavender, as well as frankincense and myrrh in the tombs, It is amazing that the Wise men brought gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold to Christ when he was born. as ever, Pat

[barleygirl]

Thanks for the info . . . my sense of history is feeble! I wasn't thinking of this connection as being literal. I was just thinking that those spicy elements kind of represent the culture of that region in a person's mind. Thanks for sharing!

[Patricia Wedel]

Margie.. lovely to share thoughts with you. Frankincense and Myrrh start as a resinous sap inside aspecial family of trees that grow almost exclusively in the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula.
Amazing that we have organic shops where we can still use the scents from history. fondly, Pat

[barleygirl]

More great information! You are literally a fountain splashing! *wink! wink!*

[DIVYA]

This poem took me to those mystical and intriguing times. A journey of wonderment into the past of a once dazzling civilisation. The poem has a word choice that stirred my senses too. Appreciated very much.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Divya... thank you for your tender and touching review. I read that Archaeologists have made discoveries to determine the dates and reasons for the structure of the Pyramids. It surely must have been a Civilization of great accomplishments and social structure where love and romance danced and celebrated. Thank you. truly, Pat

[DIVYA]

Your words brought on images, led me to dwell on that ancient celebration of love and life...Such a pleasure to read...You’re most welcome, Pat.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like the parallel of the Egyptian love to the beautiful, romantic sky....
i think the Egyptians really knew how to love timelessly...eternally...
love wrapped up like a mummy in a sarcophagus....
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... your use of sarcophagus is very astute. My husband Roger is familiar with the word. I suppose you both are highly educated and read a lot.
Your expression of how to love timelessly...eternally is beautiful and my quest for the hereafter. Egyptians were surely romantic. as ever, Pat

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Very romantic and sensual, I could almost feel the dry desert heat drifting through the tents before the rain began. I'm fond of sandalwood myself. :) I enjoyed the read.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fabian... yes, I do believe that it would be lovely to be entombed with scents, such as, sandalwood. We need to improve our internment properties and build our own Pyramids out of stone blocks that could hold a family tree with scents that stir the imagination, even in the afterlife. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

"Pyramids held passionate secrets of

forbidden love that would linger "

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... poetry has left us with secrets of ancient
scents and forbidden romance... it is a dance that is ageless and timeless. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

:::::::))))))))

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... when I read about the Pyramids of Egypt,
I discovered that scents of lavender and thyme were
scattered in their tomb, including frankincense and myrrh.
You can discover this also, and many other facts that
may surprise you. The Pyramids were built by the River Nile
to make it easier to transport the blocks of stone by boat on the Nile.
Egyptians believed in an afterlife and built the Pyramids
accordingly. Thanks Margie for your charming review, as always.
Pat

[Sami Khalil]

I felt transported to the glorious days of Egypt in all its splendor like your poem. The sand can be hot so the passions deep. A trip on the Nile by two lovers is so romantic among the palm trees and swans. Wonderful...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... the Egyptians did believe in an afterlife,
and they prepared their tombs with the upmost care.
Thank you for leaving your thoughts with a romantic aura. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome....

[Patricia Wedel]

Sami.... love the way you referred to the photo with my poem. It seemed to fit with the verse in a
mysterious hauntingly beautiful way. as ever, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

It sure does. You are welcome Patricia Wedel...