Gaia - she is rising
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Lesbian and Bi-Women's Art and Spiritual ArtGaia – she is rising
they shovelled her screams into the pit of silence
and told her nothing was wrong
but she is waking
they told her beauty was skin shaven clean
and denuded her of her undergrowth
but she is remembering
encased in her corset of asphalt, they dressed her
in roads and cities for their pleasure
but she is rising
she is rising like the mist on a clear, cold morning
millennia of sleep fall away from her like grieving
in the light of her regard nothing keeps its meaning
Gaia – she is rising
hatefueled
wow, thats awsome! I cant decide which is better, ur poems or your paintings! do you concider yourself to be an abstract expressionist? I have a presentation to do on the movement and I’d love to hear what you have to say abt it and maybe I could encorporate you as my australian artist (we have to find a local example, do an essay, a presentation, a time line and a leaflet! nibbles nails). add me on msn if you like, we can have a chat and I can do you a plug n my presentaion for ya help :D
paula200487@hotmail.com
-trouble.
Helene Kippert
Thanks for your enthusiasm Paula – sent you an email.
Shanina Conway
Hi Helene, a beautiful moving poem and I can’t wait to read more!
hatefueled
hm, didnt get the email… that addy is dodgy sometimes, i mostly use it for msn IM . try hate_fueled@hotmail.com
Helene Kippert
Sorry Paula – I’ve only just looked at this again. I’m pretty hopeless at keeping track of everything that happens around here. :o) I’ll try again with the new address.
Wendy Slee
Dear Helene,
this is truly beautiful!
Helene Kippert
Thanks again Wendy :o)
Annsart
Beautiful poem…and yes she is rising.
Helene Kippert
She is indeed – thanks Ann :o)
shall
...and I hope she does!
Helene Kippert
Thanks shall – it’s already happening and will continue. :o)
F. Magdalene A...
Today I needed to read this.
Helene Kippert
Thanks for stopping by F Magdalene – I’m glad she spoke to you :o)
Lansstar
love the phrase ‘corset of ashphalt’...
Helene Kippert
Thanks Lansstar
Kim Oliver
I enjoyed reading this, one of the best to be entered in my humble opinion :-)
Helene Kippert
Thanks so much Kim :o)
panda65
really interesting extended metaphor, I like this one.
Aloramyst
Beautiful work!
jennyfnf
She is indeed. Always the ultimate winner. No contest. Beautiful words that I wish I had known how to say, and a strong warning that I wish all could hear.
riverotter
It certainly seems as Gaia is rising again, like Durga … wonderful writing Helene.
devotee1
Yes, She is so beautiful…and then we start tinkering, covering Her up with asphalt and sewage, painting the air a putrid hue of gray. And She has begun to warn us of lately that She is about to take matters in Her own hands…but are enough of us listening? Oh Well. Great writing! Your imagery is fabulous.
reflector
Brilliantly written ! A great personification and a very creative piece.
burntblue
can’t believe i haven’t commented on this yet.
this is powerful and strong. i love how you used the word ‘denuded’... great word – underused! thanks for sharing this wise work.
Ove Bohnhorst
makes me wonder and a little frightened as well thinking of what we have done.. you really have an amazing insight Helene! Fav
Astoreth
Oh, I really love this SO much. Beauitful writing!! x
Shoaib .
very cool
niceeee write
helene
nadine henley
I love it when I read something and the hairs move on the back of my neck! iT happened here with the repeated ‘she is rising’. It’s great to be able to do that, helene
bdazzled
Beautiful work Helene – I hope – and wish – Go Gaia :-)
hsien-ku
chilling and lovely. she is rising – no question of that. and although, from one point of view, that bodes badly for human beings – it will be a beautiful act of freedom when she finally throws of her chains!
Scott d'Almeida
great words,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Quinn Blackburn
Adore this one…. beautifully crafted with a subject near and dear to my heart. Wonderful wordcrafting!
:) wishing you laughter