Two Voices
Of honey and spice
and moonlit crescent nights
of rivers and streams
and salt licked waves
two voices chant
on sand and rocky shore
passionately persuade
fiercely protect
bejeweled venus
in yellow-gold silk
ocean mother
of peaceful blue
peacock feathers
and butterfly wings
loves and dreams
sprinkled pumpkin seeds
cinnamon and seaside
cowrie shells
incense and perfume
arise Oshun & Yemaya
from Africa's
life-giving waters.
by Margaret Bednar, March 8, 2013
This is for Imaginary Garden with Real Toad's - Artistic Interpretations.
I found many links, not one with the same story regarding Oshun/Yemaya. I particularly enjoyed this one about Oshun - HERE, and this image of Oshun & Yemaya HERE.
I found out the "Catholic" version/link to this goddess is Saint Regla, although I must say, the stories behind each are quite different! An image I found from a Catholic Church is HERE . It is gorgeous!
16 comments:
Chelsea is so talented, Margaret! Your poem is wonderful, evoking the richness of legend. Love the idea of the two goddesses, rising from Africa's "life-giving waters". Lovely.
Gorgeous piece, and peace.
I especially love this phrase: "salt licked waves"
Please tell Chelsea her work is gorgeous, and inspiring. I loved this visual prompt.
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Such a lush piece--matches the artist's work so very well--
What a talented daughter you have! I am thinking she is the same one who did one of the dolls you featured before. You must have a good relationship to work together like this! I enjoyed the richness of your poem as it reflects the picture.
During my research, I got the feeling that they are mother and daughter--so reading this poem, I let that help me see the two--salt water and fresh--meeting at the shores and deltas with their play and toil and sparkle and sway right in the rhythm of your lines. Beautiful! I like how you included the colors--and I had the cinnamon too!!
Beautiful image and beautiful work!
Oh wow, that image of the saint is really something! Thanks for this challenge, it was just what I needed to kick start me a little bit.
Such beauty in this...love "Africa's life giving waters"
I agree with Fireblossom about the image of the saint. It is, as you said, gorgeous, as are your poem and Chelsea's painting.
I didn't do any research before writing my poem, because it came to me immediately when I read "goddess of all the waters"! I see now from your link that "Oshun" doesn't rhyme with "ocean" at all, and that she is the river goddess. My father would have enjoyed reading about her.
K
Hm. The way I say her name it rhymes with ocean. :). Sometimes letting it flow is great. And her full name if taken as one person also embodies the oceans. :)
I'm the mother of six. In always glad to kick someone into gear :)
This is exquisite, Margaret. I love how you included both mother and daughter in the poem.
I was just reading about Human Canvas here in Toronto and what a coincidence to read about your daughter's work ~ This is indeed inspiring Margaret ~ I would have to read more and link up later ~
Your poem is the perfect juxtaposition against the artistry of Chelsea. WOW.
Gorgeous Margaret!!! I love all that you shared-it felt like a life dance encompassing the bone of mother n' daughter~ Wondrous!
Chelsea's talent is amazing! I am longing to paint, again ;D
Chelsea's work is amazing!! What a talented girl! I haven't written to the challenge...I may yet, but I wanted to say how fantastic she is...proud mama no doubt! Your words are lovely here Margaret...I love the title too.
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