Mystic Waters

by Lanaia Lee

This shimmering pool of water the ancients say gives very life
Out here in the forest with nothing but nature all around
So quiet a stream runs into the pool. Listen! Be quiet! 
You can hear it ripple as it flows free from strife
I am really surprised I came upon this place, 
as it seems like it's trying to hide and not be found.

I have been told the waters here will cure anything
That is why I looked so hard to find this place
I have a terminal illness, and to life I wish to cling
With this in mind I state my case.

Me being of native American descent, 
it wasn't really hard to learn about this place, 
as the legend was passed down from parent to child
The legend, bathe in the water, 
all infirmities are bathed away
To find this place I had to look through numerous old books and files
So as I look at the water, I must decide if I will go into the water and play.

My illness causes wounds in my skin not to heal
So if I decide to bathe in the water, my cure I shall know right away
I am just to young for death to take my life against my will
I want to live and be able to see another day.

I decide to give this a shot and I walk into the water that feels so warm
I tread in the water, as I decide I will try and take a swim
Looking down it seems my skin looks clear. 
Does this mean I will no longer have to mourn?
Life will surely now be brighter and not so bleak and dark.
Daughter of Isis
 
I know from my heritage, I was destined to be queen
I, CLEOPATRA, daughter of Isis, shall forever be strong
The azure blue of the Egyptian skies are the most beautiful I have ever seen
Ra making the sun shine, the desert sands, 
I know within my heart this is my destiny and where I belong.

Being born of a deity, my name must always remain immortal and strong
My knowledge, my strength, my power, must remain eternal immortal
C-L-E-O-P-A-T-R-A the power of Egypt to which she shall always belong
Me queen of the most famous ancient land ever known, shall always be immortal.

About the author: Announcing the release of Within Lanaia's Garden of Darkness, take Lanaia's hand and come travel with her through her garden of darkness, collecting all the things the darkness has to offer. Traveling through the darkness with the supernatural and spirits, only if you dare. Remember at the end of the garden, there is always a ray of light called hope. You can get this book of poetry of the darkness available everywhere by February 14, 2008 but you can purchase from the A. G. Press web site www.agpress.50megs.com/, just go to the bookstore