Monday, October 17, 2011

Angel Heart Resurrected
























A
ngel Heart Resurrected
poem by Zayra Yves

Thousands of years ago, I was buried with lions.
I was sacrificed to serve a king in the after life.

They anointed my body with holy oils -
cedar, cinnamon and myrrh 
and wrapped me in the finest Egyptian linen.

My body was embalmed and entombed.
My musical instruments, memories,
and songs were immersed with me
as an eternal slave. 

Thousands of years ago I was buried
with lions and kings...

until the cry of humanity in distress
seeking to forgive itself,
seeking to love and understand,
seeking to know the mystery,
to know their sacred beginnings...

caused the scorpion sting in my soul to heal
and pulled me from the clay
of a reframed earth.

Thousands of years ago
I was buried with lions and kings, 

until I heard the plea
from your heart,
painted in blue and lover's gold,
ready to fly on the wings of compassion.

It was you who resurrected my song
from an ancient grave.

And, here I am today
to sing of how beautiful
you truly are. 


- copyright 2010
by Zayra Yves
www.zayrayves.com

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image: white lioness
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3 comments:

MAC said...

Zayra, it just doesn't get any better than reading your poetry. Especially when Angel Heart is involved. Thanks!

Gwyn said...

Miss Z, it is so true "it does not get any better than reading your poetry" You have way of touching the inner being in everyone and bringing out what truly is good! Love ya!

Larry Knapp said...

Zayra,what a beautiful thought, a beautiful thing to say, and magnetically alluring to one with a very old soul.