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Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
بحر النار
Sea of fire
A collaboration: Alexander Case and Atakti
The demon child devoured by vines, savage
jungle birthed, an etched bloodline viral
through the cracked mud of her naked
curse. Creeping scarabs click past,
dragging his dynasty into mortal sin.
The moon bleeds in pools of rotting leaves,
pleas for mercy abandoned in her pores.
In mute call, low thrumming hums command
the summons trapped in her grasp, a gasp away
from terror. Parasites roam and feed on poison flesh.
Blazing hair swats the last thought, dogma cycle
born to live, die and re-live, the soul haunts, haunted.
Soaring in the eye of her fire storm, wings descend
from the screeching mist, the death owl courted
for the witch’s trinket, the Talisman of the Ruins.
His ragged reign burdened by the feral goddess
al Sada insatiable, lethal ally and untouchable doom.
The beating wings of the apocalyptic hunter
taunt his legs to flight. Flames twist in whirlwinds
beneath a burning cross. Exploding, injecting flames
in the updraft catapult the hunter into the sky.
He hears the pounding heart of the death drum
hope of rahma destroyed, in a rain of ash.
Entombed with the fallen king, the bones bared
offer the blade to slay his captor.
Unholy rains, his mind awash in wrath, rowh
spirit lost. Al Sada dives for her prey, as he unlocks
his past, the reign of an undead king, overthrowing
an eternity. Armed with ancient saif, the twist of steel slashes,
clawed talons pierce, rip flesh, furious shrieks encircle.
The king’s strike does not falter, the lost sword of the fire
lake tomb draws an infinite line across the demon’s throat.
The acid blood devours the etched blade of the titan
in a plume of rust. He refuses defeat, blood-choked, ribs
crushed persistence, but fear badgers memories of her demise.
She is struck by the tarnished blade as before —
Mafih ila 'l mot —
The enemy falls at his thrust, now he is death, endless
cry of the death owl. They fall from unclenched talons
into the depths of the fire lakes.
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al Sada – death owl
rahma – mercy
rowh – soul
saif – sword
Mafih ila 'l mot – There is nothing but death
Part I: http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/124793-the-fire-lakes-collab-with-alexander/
Sea of fire
A collaboration: Alexander Case and Atakti
The demon child devoured by vines, savage
jungle birthed, an etched bloodline viral
through the cracked mud of her naked
curse. Creeping scarabs click past,
dragging his dynasty into mortal sin.
The moon bleeds in pools of rotting leaves,
pleas for mercy abandoned in her pores.
In mute call, low thrumming hums command
the summons trapped in her grasp, a gasp away
from terror. Parasites roam and feed on poison flesh.
Blazing hair swats the last thought, dogma cycle
born to live, die and re-live, the soul haunts, haunted.
Soaring in the eye of her fire storm, wings descend
from the screeching mist, the death owl courted
for the witch’s trinket, the Talisman of the Ruins.
His ragged reign burdened by the feral goddess
al Sada insatiable, lethal ally and untouchable doom.
The beating wings of the apocalyptic hunter
taunt his legs to flight. Flames twist in whirlwinds
beneath a burning cross. Exploding, injecting flames
in the updraft catapult the hunter into the sky.
He hears the pounding heart of the death drum
hope of rahma destroyed, in a rain of ash.
Entombed with the fallen king, the bones bared
offer the blade to slay his captor.
Unholy rains, his mind awash in wrath, rowh
spirit lost. Al Sada dives for her prey, as he unlocks
his past, the reign of an undead king, overthrowing
an eternity. Armed with ancient saif, the twist of steel slashes,
clawed talons pierce, rip flesh, furious shrieks encircle.
The king’s strike does not falter, the lost sword of the fire
lake tomb draws an infinite line across the demon’s throat.
The acid blood devours the etched blade of the titan
in a plume of rust. He refuses defeat, blood-choked, ribs
crushed persistence, but fear badgers memories of her demise.
She is struck by the tarnished blade as before —
Mafih ila 'l mot —
The enemy falls at his thrust, now he is death, endless
cry of the death owl. They fall from unclenched talons
into the depths of the fire lakes.
-----------------------------------------------------
al Sada – death owl
rahma – mercy
rowh – soul
saif – sword
Mafih ila 'l mot – There is nothing but death
Part I: http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/124793-the-fire-lakes-collab-with-alexander/
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Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 12:46pm
Oh, holy ..............a new peak, and a new extension....this is it
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4th Dec 2013 10:32pm
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 1:45pm
What a mind trip this was! You two really gell perfectly together in this, that video, haunting in my opinion! :)
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4th Dec 2013 10:35pm
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 2:48pm
Great job, guys! That would make an awesome soundtrack to a movie. :)
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4th Dec 2013 10:36pm
Would be scary movie! At least suspenseful... Thank you, ML, for your comments.
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4th Dec 2013 3:21pm
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4th Dec 2013 10:37pm
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 4:11pm
it is truly a gift when two powerhouse poets such as yourselves come together.. thank you and bravo :) much love Crim
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re: Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 10:39pm
Thank you, Crim, pleased you like it!
... what's this phrase kickin' around DU, "powerhouses"?.. Feelin' like an electrical substation now... heh.
... what's this phrase kickin' around DU, "powerhouses"?.. Feelin' like an electrical substation now... heh.
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Anonymous
4th Dec 2013 4:20pm
youse rocked da house youse tew! rM
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4th Dec 2013 10:40pm
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 4:56pm
Awesome collaboration...Very Well Done...I felt like I was watching a play...Bravo Indeed !!
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4th Dec 2013 10:40pm
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
We wrote this a little while ago now, so when you sent me the final edit I was blown away that we actually wrote it.
I think it was good in this instance, having that space between the initial consolidation of thoughts and words, to the edit and then the video poem. It gave me a new appreciation for the work and our fusion of words.
Great editing on your part, brilliant ideas and beautiful language.
Thanks for the collab and great experience, Atakti.
I think it was good in this instance, having that space between the initial consolidation of thoughts and words, to the edit and then the video poem. It gave me a new appreciation for the work and our fusion of words.
Great editing on your part, brilliant ideas and beautiful language.
Thanks for the collab and great experience, Atakti.
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4th Dec 2013 10:51pm
Yeah, the words flowed into this dark concoction, all I did was stir a bit... You've done a fantastic job on the music, the timing and mixing and effects and gawd knows what else you had to do to get this video just right!
Cheers, Case, for the death-defying rampage through the jungles of the fire lakes...
;)
Cheers, Case, for the death-defying rampage through the jungles of the fire lakes...
;)
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
Anonymous
4th Dec 2013 8:40pm
Oh, my..... this is screenplay material...
Well done, both of you!
Well done, both of you!
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4th Dec 2013 10:52pm
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 10:16pm
Ah, you guys rock with word play and searing images of the surreal! DU's scream-team show-Cases
brilliancy and demonic collaboration of superb entertainment are phenomenal. Congratulations to you both with this wicked work.
brilliancy and demonic collaboration of superb entertainment are phenomenal. Congratulations to you both with this wicked work.
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4th Dec 2013 10:54pm
Jake, really happy to see we made your reading list...
Thanks for the rocking comment!
Thanks for the rocking comment!
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
4th Dec 2013 10:18pm
Excellence in vibe, the rolling of it all...timing-wise really adds to the feeling of an incantation and playing with circles...beautiful work You two!!!
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4th Dec 2013 10:56pm
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Anonymous
6th Dec 2013 7:14am
Atakti, Tahanina likateebat alshe3er, enaha fe3lan 3amaloun ra2e3 !!!
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6th Dec 2013 10:23am
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8th Dec 2013 10:23pm
I have no idea what you two are on about, but Atakti winked so that must be good. [secret women's business they call it down here]
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6th Dec 2013 12:55pm
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Anonymous
7th Dec 2013 3:20pm
Is this arabic? Related to Egypt or persia....
Fantastic wording, crafting and tale.
Each time I read it it becomes even more magical
Fantastic wording, crafting and tale.
Each time I read it it becomes even more magical
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7th Dec 2013 8:44pm
Arabic words, for spice...
;)
Thank you, Mourganna, for another magical comment!
;)
Thank you, Mourganna, for another magical comment!
Re: Bahri’l Nar – The Fire Lakes II
10th Dec 2013 6:06am
pretty fn fantastic guys.....
awesome really...
gr8 material...
even more impressed with the production.....
thas pro works? cake walk? acid?
awesome really...
gr8 material...
even more impressed with the production.....
thas pro works? cake walk? acid?
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