Ankh Poems

The Ankh Cross In Egyptian Times

The ankh symbol—sometimes referred to as the key of life or the key of the nile—is representative of eternal life in Ancient Egypt. Created by Africans long ago, the ankh is said to be the first--or original--cross.
This use of the ankh as a symbol of Christ's promise of everlasting life through belief in his sacrifice

Categories: ankh, history,
Form: Narrative

Woh Tera Ankh Bhar Kay Mujhay Dekhna

Woh tera ankh bhar kay mujhay dekhna,
Woh tera dekhna he kamal tha,
Meri justajo kay ahsas par,
Tera lamss bhi tu baymisal tha,

Meray saray jazboon ki dilkashi,
Teray ashiyan pay aa kay simat gai,
Gar main ruk na jata iss taraf,
Tu meri hasti pay pher zawal tha,

Teray husan ki sari tajaliyan,
Kaisy ho gayen mujh pay mahrban,
Meray zehan kay neha

Categories: ankh, romantic, urdu,
Form: Ghazal

Evolution of the Ankh

In the ancient Egyptian culture
The Ankh represented life’s adventure

Crux ansata - Latin translation
Cross with a handle, strong foundation

When Roman Emperor Constantine
Envisioned his death in a dream scene

He adapted the symbol’s meaning
To reflect violence intervening

With a warrior’s death -- sword and spear 
Evoking in non-Christians supreme fear

Today the Ankh remains a symbol
Sacredly identifiable

With the power of

Categories: ankh, history, philosophydeath, death,
Form: Couplet

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

The Ankh-W

I invoke, yea, the symbol of life and immortality
You are Sanatan Dharma of Hindus, Eternal life,  
You are the key of Nile, and the Key of life    
The universe, power and life-giving air and water
Key of life unlocking the gates of death
You are the fertility and creative power
Symbolizing by your cross

Categories: ankh, god, life, universe,
Form: Free verse

I Have the Ankh To Thank

The hieroglyphics around the ankh tells a magnificent story
About how one can first achieve life’s eternal glory.
Not only is it a forgotten language but it presents quite a riddle
Whose answer has a thing or two to do with the scarab in the middle.

The cross with a circular head rises up above the stone,
The characters that

Categories: ankh, imaginationlife, time, riddle,
Form: Rhyme

Ankh Amon - Ra

Ankh Amon - Ra

Morning to the gateway of the sun
Set between lantern sea skies
The magic of those Egyptian eyes
Their incantation has begun
Turning worlds of one
Washes through my mind
Azure beaches in the cloud

Focus zenith hidden in the line
Where night has drawn her time

By the sanctum of the free
Ancient memories
Settle with antediluvian leaves
Pages in their wings
Roll through

Categories: ankh, mystery, naturenight, night,
Form: Free verse