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NAUKRATEIA ARTISTIC AGON 2009

Poiesis Entry: Chicago Naukrateia

by Ari

Even at the ends of the earth, you are here, great gods.- Adapted from Phillupus

 

1.

Here the land ends

and air is the horizon of water.

The lake is center and circumference

of my city, my home. 

2.

Red library walls reach high above me:

Seshat’s fortress, watching the Loop

where Hermes’ trains move forever -

Another crossroads. 

3.

Today I roam for Wepwawet

to glimpse the city through His eyes

catching motion, carrying myself forward

as the paths open before me. 

4.

Home and heart are here,

in the space of partnership.

Hearth of memory and love,

my choice and Will. 

5.

My Lords and Ladies, I keep your shrines

and I am never alone. 

6.

Great gods, you have come to the shore of the lake,

you are known in my city,

you are known on my breath.