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Nephthys- Protector of the Dead

I am the goddess of morning, protector of the dead. I bring mercy to the hopeless crying from their bed. My angel wings embrace them with sweet, quiet, peace. I heal their minds and tortured souls. I give them release. With gentle hands, I wrap their bodies with strands from my hair. Though I come in darkness, reincarnation we will share. I am the dark companion, life's necessary friend. I am the unwelcome visitor, always there in the end. I am "The lady of the Mansion," hiding in a dark room. Waiting to help escort my friends to the dusty tomb. Death and I always smile as we approach their home. This is only a passage, one they don't travel alone. I am the goddess of mourning, protector of the dead. I am filled with compassion it has often been said. Their friends will weep, mourn and say "I love you." I will take their hand and guide them safely through.

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Date: 12/25/2010 3:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Shirley. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/22/2010 11:12:00 AM
Great write Shirley; good luck in the contest and V=Congrats on your feature...Lay
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Date: 12/19/2010 5:34:00 PM
Congrats Shirley on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a wonderful one to share with us all today with luv my friend... wishing u and yours the happiest holiday season full of richest blessings and joys from both of us..with luv..
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Date: 8/9/2010 8:01:00 PM
SOUP MAIL..luv..
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Date: 8/9/2010 5:30:00 PM
This is so well written..welcome to the soup..we are going to enjoy your poems..BG
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Date: 7/30/2010 11:15:00 AM
lovely, well done, good luck in the contest
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Date: 7/30/2010 11:00:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Shirley. The best to you in the contest. Wishing you a beautiful weekend filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/29/2010 5:29:00 PM
A very creative and interesting write, personifying Nephthys, Shirley. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 7/29/2010 2:58:00 PM
A wonderful entry for the ladies part of the contest Shirley... good luck with this marvelous write.. with luv..
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Date: 7/29/2010 2:46:00 PM
very good rhyme on the goddess, loved it! good luck c;
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