Nathrangking

               Poem 10                                          

                                                         Endless Parlay 

In the heights overlooking all the world of mortals is the palace of the empress to whom even divinities flock. Her word raises cities of silver from the air itself and brings deserts to the fullest bloom. Storms pass far below and are tempered within her presence as a pet sitting at the feet of their mistress. Winds gentle caress the world as her song carries from one side of this realm to the furthest seas and colonies of humanity. So upbeat it brings vitality to the most weary and restores them to their most perfect state. The creatures of the world are tamed when these notes drift into their dens, burrows, nests, and abodes. Those who reside in the depths join her though none can approach the surreal power of her voice. It calls all who hear it to the doors of her sanctuary sacrosanct on high. Doors of the purest crystal that sparkle with enchanting illumination both within and without ascend into the heights forever. Gardens greater than any that even the legends of the material realm ever spoke of are growing within walls of warm stone. Lilacs and dahlias throw their scents up into the mysterious reaches up above. Stars clothed in flesh dance and leap amongst orchards laden with apples and strawberries that burst with nectar. Thoth sits at the bank of a small stream deep in conversation with Pallas bedecked in armor. Mars listens in with an ear curiously inclined. Jupiter and Ra stand side by side and bellow in laughter that only draws sighs from Hera and Isis who lightly smile. Benevolence falls like snow from this place as true peace emanates from the heart and soul of this paradise. She who rules in beauty, grace, and wisdom is enthroned at the center of this crossroads. Eternity passes in an instant for here time has no meaning or hold. Immortality is this place’s essence and the name is a living song that shall permeate all even when there are none left to remember.