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Galaxy In Sand - an illustrated poem |
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Diatom suns sway crescent moon’s course;
Cushion star collides with miser’s purse;
Triangle’s ting forces pillbox doors,
A galaxy in sand;
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Foraminifera forage fast;
Archimedes’ spirals, plaited loaves,
Antique amphorae and bubblerafts,
A galaxy in sand;
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Radiolarians radical;
Spiked skeletons rise with soothing swell,
Horned Vikings Teuton Templars tumble,
A galaxy in sand;
Crescent moon turns ocean wheel makes sea to land…
A galaxy in sand.
© Christina Brodie 26th October 2008
Author’s note: Drawings are not scientifically accurate, in line with the essence of the poem!
The
author, Christina Brodie, was previously a contributor to Micscape as
a botanical illustrator. She is influenced by the poetry of Sylvia
Plath,
Renaissance and medieval art, and all things mystical. Her art, music and contact details can be found at: www.queen-christina.com
Images © Christina Brodie 2008. All rights reserved.
Published in the December 2008 edition of Micscape Magazine.
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