The Poetryzine Magazine presents two poems by the Venezuelan poetess Mariela Cordero
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NAME
There is a name that I drink
Half solar alcohol, half secret water
There's a name that I scream
Mixed in the bustle of the others
There is a name that I caress
Piece of forest
Warm and persistent
There is a name
River, sweet arrow and sweat.
A name
that devours
my name.
Nothing knew your body
The moon emerged in a sky
barely divisible
from the dark waters.
Its appearance
agitated the bowels of the ocean.
A name began
to be murmured
hidden
in the murmur of the waves
Nothing knew
your body lying on the sand,
near the shore
being brushed by the salty humidity.
Nothing knew
your body
and yet,
it changed the rhythm
of the waves.
NOTHING KNEW YOUR BODY
The moon emerged in a sky
barely divisible
from the dark waters.
Its appearance
agitated the bowels of the ocean.
A name began
to be murmured
hidden
in the murmur of the waves
Nothing knew
your body lying on the sand,
near the shore
being brushed by the salty humidity.
Nothing knew
your body
and yet,
it changed the rhythm
of the waves.
Poems NAME and NOTHING KNEW YOUR BODY are two captivating poems that delve into themes of identity, connection, and the power of language. In the poem NAME, the poet skillfully employs vivid imagery and metaphor to explore the multifaceted nature of names. Each stanza unveils a different aspect of the name's significance, from its consumption to its caress, ultimately portraying it as a force that both defines and consumes the self. The poem's rhythmic structure and evocative language draw the reader into a sensory experience, inviting contemplation on the ways in which names shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The poem NOTHING KNEW YOUR BODY, on the other hand, transports the reader into a realm of cosmic interconnectedness, where the moon's emergence and the ebb and flow of the ocean mirror the transformation of the human body. Through ethereal imagery and lyrical prose, the poem explores the profound impact of a name on the rhythm of existence, weaving together themes of change, memory, and the transcendent power of language. Both poems captivate with their lyrical language and thought-provoking themes, inviting readers to embark on a journey of introspection and exploration. Whether contemplating the significance of names or pondering the interconnectedness of all things, these poems linger in the mind long after the final stanza, leaving a profound impression on the reader.