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visions of Machu Picchu

I walk over archeology
relics of ancient times
and I,

fall as Tlaloc dreams
with obsidian eyes
and pulls me in,
A High Priest
wields the dagger
as a virgin weeps
of manna, blood drips
as the sacrifice triples
the alliance fell

a Jaguar stalks
in maize lines, clay stones
inlaid with gold symbols
direct to Huitzilopochtli's throne 

in
 codices 
the prickly pear
reads of eagles
swallowing snakes

bearing
the fruit of prophets
welling from sacred earth,

the muse crumbles
in the history of the Mayans
but a prophecy ever specks
with the tongue of Nahuatl

a vision of Machu Picchu
emerges

— Seren, Mar 22, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Beyond the Black Stump..Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, P.K.Page, W.H.Auden, to many and various to include them all ...

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Jayne-Chloe

Oh my goodness, what you have done! *Just one suggestion in this line: I walk over archeology relics perhaps archeological would be better? Love, Cat
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Cat

Thanks for being honest about that first line that word could be fixed by a change or a comma after it I only wrote it from long ago memories when I studied history lol its a hodgepodge and not historically correct but I had the thought from comments on another poem of mine lol Jess and Ann and Brian did it I will do an edit in a couple of days not in any frame of mind to be doing edits at the moment Love and hugs Jayne-Chloe
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 2 months ago

see you later jaguar! Jayne Chloe

Ann of Norwa"and I, fall as Tlaloc dreams with obsidian eyes and pulls me in, " ... and fall as thlaloc dreams with obsidian eyes pull me in,................? "a Jaguar stalks in maize lines," ................Love this bit Oh I must write one on the Maya now you make me wish to too!!!!! Will be back just popped in here see you later jaguar! Jayne Chloe with the lapis lazuli eyes, Anuska
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Ann

I am sure that your poem will be much more correct than mine it was a quick bit of inspiration last night and I havent done an edit on it yet will look at it in the next couple of days love and hugs Jayne-Chloe P.S the Maize was one of their main crops if I remember correctly lol thats why I had your Jaguar stalking the Maize lol (hugs)
Z

ziggy

16 years 2 months ago

hi

some of this is beyond me but this reads well as always i might have to get a book out to fully get this i will return to this again i tryed to add you to my buddy list again as i dont get your posting on my friends list , i don`t know why i just thought i`d say ,,,,,,,,,,,,,ziggy
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Ziggy

The fall of the Triple alliance was a historical event dont ask me dates but could look it up and I scattered a few gods through the poem that I could remember lol this is a hodgepodge of memories, maybe I should make it more correct to history but this was a flash of inspiration from another poem and the comments under it lol love and hugs Jayne-Chloe
Geezer

Geezer

16 years 2 months ago

Great stuff!

I don't know how accurate, but it made for interesting reading. I love reading about the things that they think the Mayan, Inca, and Toltec did, and how they lived. I watch all the specials that Nat.Geographic have on TV. Let it simmer, maybe you will find some of the comments give you new insight. I liked it. ~ Gee
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dearest Gee

its not historically accurate but its a weave of memories ... had to look up the tongue they spoke lol but yeah I have a bit more to go with this one it came to me last night I will update this one later when the idea is fully formed ... thanks for your comment Gee some will definately have a better knowledge of this one lol (hugs) and thanks love Jayne-Chloe x x x
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

16 years 2 months ago

Visions of Machu Picchu

Dear Jaycee Wonderful visions indeed I have seen many documentries on places as with the Aztec the Myan the Egyption etc. I cannot get enough of them in as much we are all of these in our past lives i do believe we feel a connection when we read or view any of these locations. I love archilogical programmes. I am an avid watcher of Time Team Do you have this programme in Australia. Where Tony Robinson and team get called to anywhere to find evidence of historical events etc. Hooked I have such a thirst of knowledge of everything Have you ever been to Machu Picchu I was on the understanding that they were closing the visit there down because of the many people who go are causing such damage just by walking the paths that are wearing away and now may become dangerous for the public in such numbers. I do not know if there is a programme to give it a few years for the paths to recover naturally? As for your poem We are drawn to the mystically wonderment of these ancient peoples and the beliefs Oh if i had a time machine it would be one of many places i would like to walk in their footsteps. Wow you have taken my breath away and my mind chasing the past. You have taken me on a wonderful journey Electric Blue
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Maggie

I have only been to Machu Picchu in my dreams but one dayyyyy in the future theres a lot of places I would like to travel ... so glad you liked this one hun bit tired tonight sorry for the short comments love and big hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x P.S damn good to see you back around huni your presense was missed(hugs)
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Its often mentioned in

Its often mentioned in movies ... and a million books probably mention it as well Annie I am not surprised you've heard of it its a great story love and hugs JayCee