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| Chelsea's body painting depicting the African Mythological Goddess, Yemaya and Oshun, (some sites say they are one, others sisters) |
Of rivers and streams
and salt licked waves,
a venus in yellow-gold silk,
of peacock feathers, of cinnamon,
and seaside cowrie shells.
Of lakes and seas
and moonlit crescent nights,
an ocean mother of peaceful blues 'n whites,
of butterfly wings, loves and dreams,
and sprinkled pumpkin seeds.
Voices chant on sand and rocky shore,
passionately persuade, fiercely protect,
of incense and perfume,
Oshun & Yemaya; Goddesses
stirring Africa's life-giving waters.
by Margaret Bednar, January 15, 2020 (revised "Two Voices" March 8, 2013)
My interpretation of Oshun and Yemaya is both are Orishas (Gods of Santeria of which there are many - Yemaya being the older sister of Oshun. Many sites, many different versions. The above poem is a reworking of a poem I wrote in 2013. HERE is a site that explains a bit about them.
This is linked with "Poets and Storytellers United - Weekly Scribblings #2: Myth-placed"
