the mirror of God
light breaking water
before past, present, future
before the first star dawned in some distant galaxy
before El's command awakened day and night, life and death
...
darkness covered the smooth surface of the deep
like swaddling bands embracing the shapeless earth
like an unspoken whisper still clinging to the lips of God.
...
before leviathan preyed within its great depths
before the morning stars sang, and the sons of God shouted for joy
before El tamed the seas within the mighty gates of dry land
...
seductive Tamtu sent her tentacles into the deep
awakening Apsu with the teasing echo of her words:
rise from the depths my Lord and mix thy waters with mine
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till the first dawning of the first day
when the sun's great light broke upon still waters
driving the old gods with their monstrous spawn to the depths
...
till the seas shone with the glory of God
its gossamer reflection setting its waves aflame with light
and the silence of awe overcame all of creation.
...
did the first man and woman to stand upon its shores pray?
did they tremble with fear at its light crested waves?
did they see themselves staring back or the face of God?
About the Creator
John Cox
Where would you like to travel? Who would you like to meet? No ticket required, a surprise at every destination guaranteed. Strap on your time travel goggles and bring a compass. It's sometimes bumpy in my imagination, so hold on tight!
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