Chichen Itza

Stars form patterns to Ancient's Zodiac.
Creatures emerge, especially the snake.
Mayan watchers see the serpent go back,
Back into the earth at Equinox break.
What portends, only prophesies can make.

Past the temple is Astronomer's dome.
There prophets see futures where the stars roam.
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Jones Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 1:02 PM
I admire how you can take any form and write such an engaging mystical poem!
Greenhough Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Thank you. I visited Chichen Itza. I was very impressed.
Sharma  Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Oh wowww what a mystical and bewitching piece this is! It feels like an ancient breath of profound secrets, so carefully engraved upon the skies that have aged.. "There prophets see futures where the stars roam" Eloquent descriptions throughout with impeccable wordsmithery.. I'm also very much interested in astrological aspects and how the planets as well as constellations can knit our every moment ~ beautifully done! Sending best wishes, loved reading your work after a long time :)
Greenhough Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Thank you for the compliment. Missed you. Glad you're back.
Romios Avatar
September 28, 2024 at 1:31 PM
I used to be hooked on Aztecs and their philosophy . Today, i am horrified by our own fellow humans who expect us to honor and make peace with those out to destroy us. We are a teagedy in the making and we are in awe of our future henchmen. We were never taught history well. AlasI We honor past civiluzations while decrying our own? Your poem qiuite .effective, made me use my head. Thank you..Pangie
Greenhough Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Thank you. It was an interesting trip.
Hind Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 3:56 PM
This is breathtaking, Hilda! A fav for me <3
Greenhough Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 7:49 PM
I'm glad you enjoy it. Thanks for the fav.
Fowler Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 8:54 AM
I am fascinated by our skies, stars, planets, realms...the Mayan culture accomplished so much! Nice royal Hilda. :)
Greenhough Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Thank you.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Some watch the stars for other so called gods but then there were the wise me who knew the King of kings was born. Nice poem!
Greenhough Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
The season of the wise men is coming soon. I think of their journey. Thank you for commenting.
Wolf Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Hearkens me back to a time long before we were born, when sages read the skies and predicted (correctly!) the future. ... Today it's a lost art.
Greenhough Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Interesting. They claim that the stars we see are in the past, some may even be gone. Thanks for the information.
George Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Many prophesies are made looking at the position and movement of heavenly bodies. Prophets and seers are able to see and interpret many signs and future occurrences. This is so very timely as today is the equinox.
Greenhough Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Thank you.
May Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM
The Ancients knew a lot about the movement of celestial bodies without much of the technology we have now
Greenhough Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM
I hope you enjoyed this celebration for the equinox. Words from the ancient astronomers was similar to rural people in America reading the Farmer's Almanac.
Buehler Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:48 PM
A beautifully written poem that I fully enjoyed. It covers an engrossing topic, about which I am very interested. It's fascinating to learn about very ancient sites like this one. I would love to see Chichen Itza. :)
Greenhough Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Thank you fr the compliment. Chichen Itza is probably the most famous ancient Mayan village in Mexico. It had various buildings and a sports arena. It is a worthwhile trip.
blegh Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Not much poetry ive seen lately about astrology, pleasant read
Greenhough Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Thank you. I hoped to time the post for the autumn equinox.
Rodgers Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Dear Hilda, I have this place on my bucket list and now your poem helped me move it forward to a higher priority. So well expressed and described with wonderful images. So appropriate for the equinox - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Greenhough Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Thank you for your comment. Have a nice trip.
Slaughter Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:31 AM
This reminds me of one summer when a group of college students I was part of climbed an "Aztec" pyramid...the Pyramid of the Sun...at Tenochtitlan, outside of Mexico City. There was a distinct feeling of "ancientness" about the place. Chichen Itza, being even more ancient, must really be incredible. A very enjoyable read, Hilda.
Greenhough Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM
It was an awesome place to visit though it had a brutal history. Thank you for your comment.
Empress Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM
This is very insightful! I think iv heard about mayans dear hilda. Astrology is well researched signs on planets and constellations, and its interesting to read about too. I have few astrologists as friends and they always have a planetory explanation for whatever im phasing. Haha! Its fun’ hope you are doing well! Pleasure reading this. Sending you light always
Greenhough Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Thank you for reading it. I posted it the day before the actual equinox on September 20. We're halfway to the solstice.
DiMino Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Indeed, the stars are yet studied as mysteries, no nearer -- in fact, many having traveled further away, out of sight. Enough of them always remaining for each of us to make new constellations of his own.
Greenhough Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Animals in the sky. We still bring everything back to earth. Thanks for the comment.
Crandall Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Nice poem on the mystery in the stars!
Greenhough Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Thank you very much.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 1:36 AM
I loved your poem, though I am not very much in astrology.
Greenhough Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 4:13 AM
Astrology was part of the Mayan religion. It helped them keep time. The Mayans had a snake god. I'm glad you liked this poem.
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