I AM A GODDESS

Hello Dear Egypt

I hear of Nefertiti

A goddess of wonders

With myth, healing, sun and moon

Tell me more!

I hear much

Of air, fertility, wind, magic

A goddess of the sky

Water, Nile and safety

I want to know more!

I know of Pharaoh

I have heard of mummies

The pyramids and civilization

Arts, scholars, shrines, rituals and temples

O tell me more,

Egypt of signs!

Nefertiti, Queen or goddess, or both

Royalty, wife, dynasty, ruler or leader

So powerful, influential, natural,

My ears itch to hear and learn

O Egypt of ancient wonders!

Egypt of old creation

How wonderful, how amazing

I would not mind visiting,

When I do, please take me round

Show me your reality

And teach me history.

Oh, I am a goddess

I have no myths

And I believe in God Almighty,

I read the Bible

And follow its rules

O Egypt, native Egypt, peace be unto you!

© Ngozi Olivia Osuoha, Nigeria

Ngozi Olivia Osuoha is a Nigerian poet/writer/thinker, a graduate of Estate Management with experience in Banking and Broadcasting. She has authored twenty three poetry books, all published outside Nigeria, she has published over two hundred and eighty pieces in over twenty five countries, she has equally featured in over eighty international anthologies, and some of her pieces have been translated and published in Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Farsi, Arabic, Macedonian, Khloe, and other languages. Her pieces have been nominated for Pushcart prize, Best of the Net Awards, and she has also won some awards. She's a tailor, and some of her books are in some foreign libraries including the United States' Library of Congress.