By Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes
IDYLL OF POMOS
Eyes closed into hands
touching the womb
Grass grows greener
where the goddess of Pomos
bent legs in birth
arms stretched out
over infant earth
Note: The Idol of Pomos is a Chalcolithic Era figurine (circa 3900 BC) found in Cyprus. It depicts a woman giving birth.
Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and went on to study Religion and Theology at the University of San Diego. His book Intimate Geography, published by Ragged Sky Press, won the 2012 San Diego Book Award for Poetry. Ish, as he is known, has also written lyrics for German musicians Andrea Hörkens and Thomas Roderburg (Tender Art).
Latest posts by Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes (see all)
- Word’s Out | Geo-Poetic Spaces - December 14, 2018
- Political Love Affair | Geo-Poetic Spaces - December 7, 2018
- Deer Tracks | Geo-Poetic Spaces - November 30, 2018
