transmutation

internal alchemy

You still search

for the philosopher’s stone.

Anxious to turn lead into gold

seeking the coherent whole.

Solve, et Coagula.

Separate and Join Together.

Nigredo burns,

and we melt.

Albedo, ablutio,

aqua vitae--

We emerge cleansed and ready.

Citrinitas dawns--

Solar light illuminates all.

Rubedo,

coherent, whole--

Fusion of spirit and matter.

Reviews

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. ah ... this is a dimension of you that you rarely express ... your brilliance is inspiring ... your genius is almost intimidating ... but, as always, there's an earthy profundity ... a revelation ... in all your poems ... here, it's almost earth-shattering ... by the time i reached those last two lines, i knew that i was about to learn an unforgettable lesson ... those last seven words are especially enlightening ...

[Alicante lullaby]

fusion of spirit and matter...beautiful...

[Jonathan Ballam]

Infused with alchemy and passion. I love the force and authentic voice that runs underneath your words. Thank you for sharing.

[Ms. Gruye]

i always come away from reading one of your pieces feeling as if you have uncovered a part myself I didn't know about and are waving it in front of my face. Well done, Emily. Viva la

[asdarkeyesclose]

I liked the way nature became the alchemist with the 'fusion of spirit and matter'. I also liked the way you developed the premis of the 'philosophers stone'
with an unexpectedly spiritual poem. Stunning.

[Jibey]

Lovely chemistry, charming with the magic of your words that turn even our basest thoughts into pure gold

[L]

very much like the Latin you've incorporated into the Narrative here. Thought-provoking piece

[Touché Armada]

I'll have what Ed is having with a side order of hello

[OT]

ooo a poem to read out loud as the words ripple off the tongue - love the word choice and placement! nice!