To shape her body, from toe to head <br />He took of the dust of the acacia plant <br />And blended it with the almond flower <br />That her skin is a mix of the two. <br />For her cheeks red jasper and jacinth <br />Were pounded to powder and mixed with honey <br />Then massaged in place until the wind slipped <br />Off of it; and angels murmured. For her lips, <br />He collected a field of roses, and hibiscus, <br />then wrapped them in scarlet yarn, <br />And slowly placed it upon her face. <br />Its red leaves the rainbow wanting, <br />And its feel has the clouds longing... <br />Her hair is fashioned from the soil. <br />Its pattern is like a lion’s mane, and roars. <br />Then for her eyes, he took the agate stone, <br />With its patterns, and emerald and lapis lazuli, <br />the topaz and amethyst then placed them <br />In his heart, where the flames of his being <br />Made two gems of the many, and they became <br />Her sight. Now when light shines in them <br />One sees the blend, or the parts, and they all bind. <br />He then gave her breath and sent her my way. <br /> <br />Copyright © 2011 Leslie Alexis<br /><br />Leslie Alexis<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/he-made-her/
