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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Shirley. Love, Carol
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December 22, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Great write Shirley; good luck in the contest and V=Congrats on your feature...Lay
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December 19, 2010 at 5:34 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..
Sweetheart Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 8:01 PM
SOUP MAIL..luv..
Gorelick Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 5:30 PM
This is so well written..welcome to the soup..we are going to enjoy your poems..BG
Roberts Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
lovely, well done, good luck in the contest
Brown Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 11:00 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
Mehta Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 5:29 PM
A very creative and interesting write, personifying Nephthys, Shirley. Good luck in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 2:58 PM
A wonderful entry for the ladies part of the contest Shirley... good luck with this marvelous write.. with luv..
Arteaga Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 2:46 PM
very good rhyme on the goddess, loved it! good luck c;
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