Last Journey of a Pharaoh

Let me waver not at the last,
approaching in my solitude.
When death is near and fast
let me accept the vicissitudes
unlocked by the key of life,
perpetuated by death’s rife,
confusing the multitudes.

Let me swim the mysterious
sea at the head of the snake,
fed by tears of the wife of Osiris.
Let the key of the Nile partake
in my safety for the journey.
My flight through eternity,
tho infinite in time to make.

“key of life” and  “key of the Nile”
Embodied in the Ankh: Symbol of eternal life.

© Jun 22 2010 For Amy’s contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 7:01 AM
very cool! Check out Connie & my sestina in progress Cleopatra!
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June 29, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations Charles on your win in Amy Green's contest "The Ankh". Love, Carol
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June 28, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Congrats Charles on your big win in Amy's contest with this detailed write and big win to enjoy... a great insight journey... Pharaoh rocks.. like u.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..
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June 25, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Soup mail in a moment, Charles.
Green Avatar
June 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM
I love this 1st person view on the death of a Pharoh. Takes the reader inside his head. Excellent job! Congrats on your win.
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June 23, 2010 at 5:16 PM
I don't know much about Ankh, but i like how mystical you made this one sound! LUv, Andrea
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June 23, 2010 at 6:49 AM
An excellent interpretation of the symbol, complete with Egyptian references, Charles. Best wishes for the contest! Love, Carolyn
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June 22, 2010 at 8:37 AM
A beautiful write, I really enjoyed the read. Caryl
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