Gemini

An homage to Brothers Grimm stories told in a poem.

Gemini

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

(Tarot)  

Once upon a time

so very long ago

Death courted sisters

In tale little know

He came upon a garden 

where two girls often dance

Sibling beauties both unique 

despite their mirrored glance

Beneath the stars of universe

in grass of shimmering green

They laughed and played most joyfully

In meadow so serene 

Enchanted by their glamour 

intrigued by their caprice

He sat and watched them silently 

for their frolic brought him peace

Yet in Grim Reaper's heart reveals 

no nihilist is Death

A simple dreamer who yearns for life

this seeker of our breath

Author's Note

Feel free to comment and leave your thoughts. Thank you for stopping by.. CLE

Reviews

[John Prophet]

Your usual excellence. Wonderful write ✍️
JP

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you for your comment JP I so appreciate it. I often wonder if death could have a makeover what would it choose to wear. It would ditch the scythe and black robes for sure. Totally reinvent itself to be more pop culturally oriented. Whatever we found individually charmingly odd that is how it would appear. I could only wish. Lol

[Soren]

Carlos this one is charming if read literally, if taken as to tarot meaning the devil is change and metamorphosis. The star is faith hope and rejuvination while at a strech the twins could be seen as the only card that has two human images the lovers which has to do with duality and union. So union and duality in harmony can be seen to bring about rejuvination and hope through change and metamorphosis. Am I reaching again?

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

It is not a reach at all but a perfect observation and interpretation of this work. I feel at times we ascribe death as a dark finality instead of a possible transition to something grander in the evolution of all things. A great frontier of endless possibilities. Death merely a period leading to the next sentence of a greater book. Perhaps death is simply the harmony of a note between the transition of bridge to chorus. Without it evolution can not continue forward. And perhaps in some ways we are as mysterious to death as it is to us. For in the scheme of all things love plays an important part. CLE

[Lorry]

I've often wondered what it must like being a twin, always hearing comments of how similar they are.
I've never known identical twins and the only pair I have known are as different as chalk is from cheese, in both looks and personality, but I'm guessing that even the most identical see their uniqueness far more than their similarities. I'd at least hope their parents, siblings and friends do at least.
The Grimm's took frightening and exciting our youthful eyes to a new level, one which I'd be amazed at not reaching modern day editors cuts, as is the current case with Roald Dahl, sadly.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

As an uncle of identical twins there are slight differences when observed that one can spot. There are also some that really are pronounced. When it comes to my nephews one is left handed and the other has a small mole on the back of his neck. One is more sensitive, while the other is very aggressive. Yet despite these things they have no problem fooling others. I tend to be more observant and aware of things than most because of my writer's eye. Artists see the world differently than most I feel. It is in our inquisitive nature to do so. I have always had a fascination for identical twins and their mannerisms. They really do exhibit a uniqueness all their own. Almost like a hidden language or trait that only they share. At times I feel they are a single being spliced apart in different aspects. They literally know what the other is thinking and can finish each other's sentences. I have also noticed they are extremely overly protective of one another. When they were younger they could not sleep apart it was difficult for them to do so. They would cling to one another as if in uturo and remembrance to the unique bond they had prior to birth. Aspects of their behavior inspired this piece in some ways. Thank you kindly Lorry for sharing your thoughts with me on this piece.