Banks Of The Nile

A Sonnet Inspired By Ancient Egypt

By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred Published about a year ago • Updated about a year ago • 1 min read

A Nightcafe Creation By The Author

Introduction

This is inspired by my Muse's love of mythology and history, especially around the Mediterranean, and Egypt was a major player in ancient times.

This is not historically or geographically accurate, just the impression that I get from ancient Egypt.

Although the song is about the Napoleonic Wars, the title for this sonnet fits, and it is beautifully sung by the sadly missed Sandy Denny and Fotheringay.

Banks Of The Nile

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This Was The Land Of Cleopatra
In Egypt, Did Tutankhamun Rule
Names Were Carved In Solid Stone Over
The Banks Of The Mighty River Nile
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Laid To Rest In Their Sarcophogi
The Kings And Queens Journey Through Duat
Where They Will Be Judged By Osiris
Regain Their Egyptian Paradise
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Monuments, Statues In Desert Sands
Remembering Egypts Kings And Queens
Ancient Wonders And Tales In This Land
Where The Queen Cleopatra Still Dreams
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The Pyramids And Sphynx Are Standing
By The Nile, The Valley Of The Kings
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