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Ankh Poems - Poems about Ankh


Premium Member 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...

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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...

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Categories: ankh, romantic, urdu,
Form: Ghazal



Premium Member 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...

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Categories: ankh, history, philosophydeath, death,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member 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...

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Categories: ankh, god, life, universe,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member 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...

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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...

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

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