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The Exaltation of Inanna

...The Exaltation of Inanna: Opening Lines and Excerpts by Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon I of Akkad and high priestess of Inanna loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch Lady of all d......

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Categories: akkadian, faith, god, light, religion,
Form: Free verse

Lament To the Spirit of War

...Lament to the Spirit of War by Enheduanna (circa 2285-2250 BCE) loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch You hack down everything you see, War God! Rising on fearsome wings you r......

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Categories: akkadian, allegory, analogy, conflict, death,
Form: Free verse

Earth's Oldest Love Poem

...The Love Song Of Shu-Sin loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch Darling of my heart, my belovéd, your enticements are sweet, sweeter than honey. Darling of my heart, my belovéd,......

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Categories: akkadian, desire, love, lust, sin,
Form: Verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

My Princess

...She moved her eyes around...twirled her curly hair And moved me playfully around her waistline She is a beautiful art of Leonardo da Vinci and a twig of jasmine flowers Extracting the colors from ......

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Categories: akkadian, abortion, angel, appreciation, autumn,
Form: Lyric