Dear Ryfkah,
As this was set in OT times,I found the use of Prussian sky anachronistic.
The Prussian blue pigment wasn't discovered till the 18th century (in
Berlin, part of Prussia then).
Kind regards,
grasshopper
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From: "Ryfkah *" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 6:34 PM
Subject: The Promise
> The Promise
>
> The scent of wild roses hovers
> angels in every direction
> Named Ryfkah
> I seek the stranger
> dusty and worn
> I draw water from our desert well
> wait for he who is yet to arrive
>
> The sheep and goats gather
> in the greening grassland
> barren for a generation
> now fecund once again
> My womb sings desire
> My tongue clicks to its harmony
> luscious as morning songbirds
>
> The prussian heaven licks my face
> I smile at Earth's four corners
> wave my arms up and down
> gather the elements for sustenance
> A messenger comes
>
> The caravan follows
> I hurry to quench the man's thirst
> then his beasts'
> bathe his feet in rosewater
> My beloved's servant
> offers stars and sand
> a worthy bride price
>
> I leave to meet promise
>
> Ryfkah 8/3/02
>
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