“Bathing and Anointing” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán...

” Bathing and Anointing “

by Suzán Jiván Mom
& Mom-Mom Suzán

Bathing and anointing
enthroned in place
as the earth shakes
for a family of graces
deemed, “The Good Creation”
in the presence of bright flames
attested by the wealth
of rejuvenated names
given stability by the ancients
along a muddy bank
by virtue of the annual inundation
regarded as “sacred”
portrayed on vase paintings
from chaos to creation
calm and easily tamed
once assimilated
now appearing on breast plates ...