Breathing Echo of Sacred Isis

Cleopatra

Born in radiance

The great glory of the father

And divine essence of Life

She was the breathing echo of sacred Isis

Who flowed through her blood

Awakening the stars

Arousing the fires of Alexandria

Rising like the temples of Philae

Rippling like the Nile

Wave upon wave

She consumed the darkness

This goddess of Light

Her skin was as soft as mist

Her will forged in the fire

Writing her soul's tattoo

On all she touched

She was the seducer of kings

Leader of nations

Last Pharaoh of Egypt

Leaving endless traces of 

Raging heat still sighing

In the scent of her wild wake

Author's Note

“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety”
– William Shakespeare, ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Cleopatra. One of the world greatest characters of history. You gave her respect with your words. She must of been a woman of beauty and great strength. Made Rome fall to her feet for a moment. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Writing Angel]

"Goddess of light"
Arousing the fires.... great imagery great representation .....life of light yet darkness hides with her ...amazing

[Echoes of Eros]

She truly was a divine connection between humanity and the gods. Thank you for honoring her with your light here. xo

[micky]

My favourite line was "she consumes darkness"...she was a poweful and beautiful goddess het she had so many demons and people often avoid saying that but I believe our demons is what makes beautiful. ..well done friend

[Echoes of Eros]

I love what you found in the words, and fully agree that our scars, our pain, our struggles, these demons of our lives bring out the deepest beauty of our souls. xo

[Tony Jordan]

I could really see a poet of the age reciting this in a beautiful palatial setting perhaps post-feasting and setting a mood.
You have that timeless quill Echoes of Eros.

[Echoes of Eros]

I appreciate your review so much, Tony. My poem was inspired by a study of the divine Cleopatra and her lasting legacy in Egypt. xo

[Tony Jordan]

I have a interest in ancient Egypt. It was my escape as a boy. Fascinating civilization.
Welcome Eros.

[Ruth]

Breathtaking in its beauty and grace, this will linger in my mind for a while :) You give her such an aura that it is impossible to look away from the serene light shone here :)

[Echoes of Eros]

I am glad you could sense her sacred light in my frail words, and over these vast years, but I know her fire still burns, lifetime to lifetime, soul to soul. Thank you, precious one. xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love the way you speak of her - like something we could only read of in books.

[Echoes of Eros]

She is still such a transcendent muse. I so appreciate your thoughts here, Kelly. xo