The Island
By Oni
© July 31, 2002
Theme - Mystic

With a wave of her slender hand,
A young woman opens up the world that she belongs to.
As the wind carries her to the rocky shore,
She sees with her mind through the eyelids
An island shrouded in grey silks of mist.
The sweet melody that becomes clearer
As she nears the sacred land is felt
With flowing of the blood in her body.
Walking up the old stone path and stairs,
Up to the old stone altar,
The song illuminates her pale skin
And the tears that fall from her raven eyes.
Kneeling on the moist ground with
A light kiss upon the cold stone,
The young woman prays to the singer:
The Goddess of the land.
She hears the whispering chants of a human
And appears infront of the woman.
What comes out of the Goddess' mouth is song,
But the thoughts dripping through her fingers, are words.
Placing fingertips upon the young woman's forehead,
She conveys her gratitude of the faithful woman.
And as the woman's sisters come back to the island,
Their Goddess of Life grows stronger.
Many years pass, and the sacred land
Has its original people restored.
The faith of the people has only grown stronger,
The lands grown richer,
The mists grown thicker...
And my song, felt with the people's blood, clearer.

I like this a lot. The fantasy quality here is outstanding, so of course you have my vote. This reads a little like prose, but I love it anyway. Great job!

For the book!

hehe thank ya hun! yea.. i like writing in a quasi-poetry-prose way. **big hug** this poem is what i get for watching the mists of avalon and listening to loreena mckennitt... haha its a good thing! w00t, i'sa in the book! hehe........ calm down oni....

LOL..yes..calm down..but be happy as well. Ihave to say that I loved the fantasy prespective in this..it appeals to me alot.. and I liked this poem.

Ooo, I like this poem girl! Imagery is great, and I like the descriptions and everything. Definitely deserves to be in the book..great job, babe! :D

hee hee hee! thanks sean and lilerz! hehehehhe.. me so happy. can you tell? haha... i'm a nerd.. why am i this happy?

~Oni Rocks~ That's all there is to it.

^_^ oh yea, you heard it folks, i rock

3y3 r0><0rz j00r b0><0rz

I really like this poem, the description is wonderful and it really paints a picture. congradulations on making the book, it was well deserved! :D

My friend ....
You have found a way to touch my heart.
The godess is verymuch apart of my beliefs.
You have honored her.
Thank you !
Bill

Sarah: hehe, thanks! yea, when it was put into the book, i was really hyped up and stuff... :D

Bill: i'm glad you feel that way. you're welcome. long live the Goddess...

and i'm still having troubles with how i even wrote this. i'm not worthy. :)