you are seated on deserted land in solitude, in peace, in serenity where the sun just peeked over the horizon to the east, and the heat was just enough for us to witness you almost smile
but, I wonder (as always)
what lies beneath your glorious structure? what story is hidden underneath your feet?
is it worth the value of human life and human endeavor, to unearth your hidden gem, your hidden story?
you are seated on deserted land, so quiet, so steady, so calm where the moon hung well above the horizon at night, and the air was chilly enough for us to see you almost breath
but, again, I wonder (as always)
why do we bother you, anyway? or do you even like it too?
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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The clever creation by human kind or some species far away in some other planet. So much is still to unfold. Your questions ignite the interest to know its story. Amazing poetry.
Very nicely done. The secrets of the sphinx lay deep beneath its feet. The government knows whats there will they ever allow it to be exposed thats the question.
Interesting questions! ‘Twould be fun to know the answers! But, even tho’ we’ll never know…it’s fascinating, and an honor, to look at the sphinx AND to think about it’s history!
A wonderful ode, SweetMich!!! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
I’ve watched a few shows about the Sphinx – one theory is that the face was completely different, later remodeled after a pharaoh. There are wonderful discoveries near the base. They are finding much hidden after clearing tons of sand.
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Who knows the secret to its serene smile. I love your poem Mich. Thanks for joining in my friend
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Thank you Sadje, it has fascinated me ever since and i always thought, something is “hidden” here…lol😊
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You’re welcome! I’d go there and explore if time allowed.
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My dream too Sadje…one day…
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Yes, Insha’Allah
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Reblogged this on Keep it alive and commented:
Reblog; First in this week from Michnavs in response to WDYS # 80. Enjoy her lovely poem
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Yay, thank you Sadje😊😊😉
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You’re always welcome
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Would love to know the answers to those questions Mich 😊
A lovely poem .. loved your take
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Yay, thank you so much glad you like it😊
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We seek the same secret today, Mich!
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Oh, wow.. that is exciting Chris..😁
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The clever creation by human kind or some species far away in some other planet. So much is still to unfold. Your questions ignite the interest to know its story. Amazing poetry.
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Thank you Kritika…so much to unfold really😊😊😊
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My pleasure 🙂
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And I wonder too Mich … ancient history always fascinates me .. 😎😘
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Ahh …..thank you Ivor😊😊😊
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Wow a fantastic ode to the lovely Sphinx of Gaza and yes poor thing why are we harassing it from centuries. Let it be at peace.
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Aw, i so agree Kamal, thank you😊😉😉
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Always welcome dear Mich.
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Very nicely done. The secrets of the sphinx lay deep beneath its feet. The government knows whats there will they ever allow it to be exposed thats the question.
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Aw, thats interesting…thank you so much and welcome..
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You’re welcome!
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Interesting questions! ‘Twould be fun to know the answers! But, even tho’ we’ll never know…it’s fascinating, and an honor, to look at the sphinx AND to think about it’s history!
A wonderful ode, SweetMich!!! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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ah, I agree Carolyn, one day I’ll visit there and see for myself how glorious it is…thank you so much
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You brought the monument to life through your words, Mich. I often wonder on similar lines gazing at these historical marvels. 🙂
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Aw, i guess we all do Kitty…thank you so much😊😉😉
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You are welcome, Mich. 🙂
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Beautiful. And you are right to wonder what is under.
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Thank you so much..
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Your welcome.
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I’ve watched a few shows about the Sphinx – one theory is that the face was completely different, later remodeled after a pharaoh. There are wonderful discoveries near the base. They are finding much hidden after clearing tons of sand.
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Wow, thank you for sharing that Jules…yes, so much and so many things hidden inside..
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
THE SPHINX—IT WINKS-??
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Thank you😊
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You are welcome, friend!
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thank you so much…
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