The Dancer of Mohenjo Daro - colab. with Einstein Noodle

Ghazal

young, proud and tall standing her ground

firm body so small standing her ground

 bronzed eternal bangles for cover

 hand on hips, hearing the call standing her ground

 anchored in a tenacious stance 

maiden from a glorious hall standing her ground 

a birthing name forever unknown 

her essence, never to crawl standing her ground 

emerging from the dust to tell

stories of zenith and fall, standing her ground 

witness of Man's heedless pride 

knows why doom does befall, standing her ground 

Mohenjo Daro's geometric designs 

kept her hidden from all, standing her ground

Author's Note

The Dancing girl is a bronze statuette from the city of Mohenjo Daro (the Mound of Dead), an old civilization of Indus Valley, Sindh, Pakistan. read more

Form: Ghazal

image : Wikipedia A public domain photo.

Reviews

[ANTO]

The subject is very timely you two - perhaps she has resurfaced as you say, to witness the end of another civilisation and the birth of a new (not always more progressive one).
I cant see the join which as a hobbyist paper hanger is always a good thing.
Congrats E and Zahra - love the educational aspect of this - who wouldn't

Bravo

[Einstein Noodle]

I have to thank Zahra for this as well .. it was her idea .. i was so excited by the Dancing Girl and her background .. i had never heard of her either! .. i love your connecting the past and present with this one .. as i said to Zahra .. a shout out to this area would be a good thing ... the arts cover a multitude of hates and anger says i :)
E.

[Zahra]

Thank you ANTO. We hope she's not going to keep quiet and reveal more about her background someday :D

[ANTO]

Well I can see where I would park my bicycle if she does - oh by the way the vid link is fine at my end - great sounds - very cool

[Zahra]

thank you... glad you enjoyed.

[Lily Finch]

Wow...zbrdastly biyaned lolz 😂

[Richard McLin]

Very interesting piece, and with the accompanying picture, it all tells a story, and it's one I was honored to read. Thank you for the very poignant piece.
-Richard

[Isabel25]

I don't remember in which grade we covered this. But I clearly remember this image-the proud dancer of Mohenjo Daro.
"Eternal bangles", "Emerging from dust"- lovely usage of imagery.
A great piece Zahra :)

[Miss Sharon]

What an awesome co-write! It is seamless in construction and one is unable to tell where one writer leaves off and the other begins. I love the repetition of (standing her ground) at the end of the lines...very effective. Bravo. ~Sharon

[TL Boehm]

fascinating write from the both of you.

[Zahra]

thank you so much TL.

[Einstein Noodle]

hi TL! thank you for reading and commenting .. input is always appreciated!
E.

[A. Amos]

This was simply brilliant and interesting read. I love history and find this piece and the collaboration marvelous!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Amos .. i keep checking in on you but nothing new for a while .. going to start digging in your past soon :)
Zarha is the inspired one and graciously invited me to participate .. the history is marvelous and the area has had so much negative in the news things .. a real pleasure to work with Zahra on something special
E.

[Zahra]

Thanks Amos :)

[A. Amos]

I'm working on my book guys and I have studied about historical places such as Taxila, Harapa and Mohenjo Daro. Infact the book I'm writing it contain few chapters on Elora caves (Ajanta), Raja Chola temples build in 10th century. The reason I don't post any work here because people steal your work and it's very sad. I miss all of you and thank you for remembering me!

[Zahra]

Good to hear about your book Amos, good luck! :)

[A. Amos]

Thank you my friend...

[Sami Khalil]

A great collaboration on a great story and what it inspires of a great and proud history of the Indo-Pak people. Excellent for both...:)...................

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Sami!
E.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)..................

[Zahra]

Thank you so much Sami. :)

[Sami Khalil]

:)...................

[MsJewel]

The images you have created are so vivid, so real....and I love the repetition of the lines, which though simple, gives the line more power.

A lovely collaboration.
:) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

Hi MsJewel!! its a Ghazal ..a form from the land .. Zahra included a link in her note if you wish to check it a bit further .. thank you for your generous comments .. so glad you like it
E.

[Zahra]

thank you bunchly MsJewel

[KWP]

So of course I Googled Mohenjo Daro - and wasn't dissapointed ... even managed to come across a facebook page where there is loads of information.

I think this woman you speak of from Ancient Indus would be happy with your representation. Strong, bold, feminine, courageous, few words, living a life very different to you and I - I imagine a hard working life, she would have had her bit to do for family and civilisation.

I like the repetition you guys decided to use - kinda makes it sound like something that can be chanted around a bonfire late at night to conjure up the ancient spirits ..

Well Done X

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks KWP!! thank you very much! the history is fascinating isn't it!? .. and if as you say the Dancing Girl is happy ... well ..wow!! thanks again ;)
E.

[Zahra]

thank you KWP

[Matching Socks]

a super fine collaboration you guys!!

[Einstein Noodle]

hi Ana! thanks for stopping and making time to comment .. glad you like it!
E.