Romantique Innocence By Nailah D'arcy

Nailah's Special Note

2013-05-17T06:37:00.000-04:00

I'm sorry I left my blog vacant, with only a poem to show.
I've been very busy. Yet, I still keep to my studies. Learning so much my head hurts, a Gemini mercurial problem, lol.

I would hate to give you an half informative post with only my thoughts to share. A passionate voice is always needed, yet learning every possible idea, and thoughts of others are very important.

Well to me it is.

I'm working on a great post as of now, yet I still have to do my due diligence.
I'll be back doing my thing next mid-week. or the week after.

I send my apologies.

Don't forget I have plenty of poems, articles, biographies. album reviews, etc.
So have a wonderful weekend. And smile, summer is upon us ;)

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Tender Reflection

2013-05-14T07:05:00.000-04:00

Sounds from the street

The breeze goes with ease

Comes cold, and hot from the heat

The snow takes over

While the flowers are in bloom

A siege, A beauty that will be forever doomed.

This declarations have no nouns, just an adjective from destiny grounds.

My actions have no verbs, just conjunctions that interject my incurred.

Who cares of parts of speech.

Loveliness has no rules, nor reach

Can come upon a provoking breach

Visual eyes and feasting for the beast.

The clarification is mistaken for a rogue, or rake who forever will be forsaken, and doubted for endowment that will be up for the taken.

Blankly hearts seeks desire

Wherever the hearts fire.

A reflection not of me, Narcissus, or existences.

Its inevitable, the reflection of the impossible

This endeavor is unbearable

A novelty, of naivety, a porcelain doll it may be

Yet, is never mistaken for its tender réflexion, and those in doubt will forever speak.

By Nailah D'arcy

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Nailah's Favorite Poem Friday

2013-05-10T07:07:00.000-04:00

Away, away, ye notes of woe!

By George Gordon Lord Byron

Away, away, ye notes of woe!

Be silent, thou once soothing strain,

Or I must flee from hence--for, oh!

I dare not trust those sounds again.

To me they speak of brighter days

But lull the chords, for now, alas!

I must not think, I may not gaze,

On what I am--on what I was.

The voice that made those sounds more sweet

Is hush'd, and all their charms are fled

And now their softest notes repeat

A dirge, an anthem o'er the dead!

Yes, Thyrza! yes, they breathe of thee,

Beloved dust! since dust thou art;

And all that once was harmony

Is worse than discord to my heart!

'Tis silent all!--but on my ear

The well remember'd echoes thrill;

I hear a voice I would not hear,

A voice that now might well be still:

Yet oft my doubting soul 'twill shake;

Even slumber owns its gentle tone,

Till consciousness will vainly wake

To listen, though the dream be flown.

Sweet Thyrza! waking as in sleep,

Thou art but now a lovely dream;

A star that trembled o'er the deep,

Then turn'd from earth its tender beam.

But he who through life's dreary way

Must pass, when heaven is veil'd in wrath,

Will long lament the vanish'd ray

That scatter'd gladness o'er his path.

By George Gordon Lord Byron

My favorite poet all time. His persona, and style of writing invaded me. Just talented, and not a follower. Byron inspired my style of poetry. I just love everything about him, even his faults.

He is the definition of the Poesia.

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Romantique Innocence Présente.......... Update

2013-05-09T09:07:00.000-04:00

I Always keep my promises. I've posted on Mlle Flamboyant, And Artist Of The Month.

Enjoy

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

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Romantique Innocence Présente..........

2013-05-08T08:07:00.000-04:00

Hello, My Dears.

It's about that time again. However, I did not finish. I'm still working on Mlle Flamboyant, And Artist Of The Month. I will post them tomorrow. Promise.

Anyhow, Enjoy

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

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Nailah's Favorite Poem Friday

2013-05-03T07:03:00.000-04:00

Dedication To His Love By
Francis William Lauderdale Adams

SWEETEST, in desperate hours
Of clouds and lightning and rain,
You came like a vision of flowers
And summer and song once again:
You came, and I could not receive you,
Seared in my flesh, in my sight.
I heedlessly turned back to leave you;
We passed on into the night.
(Heart, soul and all, sweet, never to sever, Love me for ever!)
Dearest, in hours of twilight,
Terrible, silent and lone,
When the light, long sought for as my light
And found, for ever seemed gone —
When the hope of the love-dream of boyhood
Passed sad with unknowing rebuff,
With your passionate patience and joyhood
You came, O my Priestess of Love!
(Heart, soul and all, dear, never to sever, Love me for ever!)
With your lips to mine deathly-reposing,
You kissed back the blood and the sighs:
You lit up my tired eyes unclosing
With the light of your beautiful eyes.
You held me close-pressed to your bosom,
Your heart to my heart, beating strong,
In mine eyes put your life like a blossom,
Put my love in your lips like a song!
(Heart, soul and all, sweet, never to sever,
Love me for ever!)
Dearest, of my heart-blood's Evangel
I hail you Queen, and of me:
Sweetest, I revere you Archangel
Of the better time that shall be.
So to these Songs, for my love's sake,
As Priestess of Love must you stand,
And, for the great Truth above's sake,
God's seraph with his sword in your hand!
(Heart, soul and all, dear, never to sever,
Love me for ever!)

By Francis William Lauderdale Adams

As always looking for new brilliant talent. I came upon another beautiful poem, and as always I had to share:)

Have a wonderful weekend,

Stay safe

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

A Comics Laughter Is His Pain!

2013-05-02T16:07:00.000-04:00

I never cried, so much in my life watching a film. Another Scorpio rising, like myself. That want to change the world, not himself.

This was an intriguing tale of sadness, hope, and pure genius. A well written biography by Charles Chaplin Himself; Becomes a Biopic, of one Hollywood's first movie star.

The story evolves Charlie Chaplin's life from poverty, to the buoyancy of wealth, and gift within that needed to be fed. Yet, the only way to subside this itch was to showcase his talents, in front of an audience.

Anthony Hopkins as George Hayden
A Fictional Character.

"Chaplin" shows the viewers, Charlie Chaplin's dilemma with his mother's mental disorder; which affected Charlie, and his older brother Sydney Chaplin.
That led this two, to a boys home, that Charlie doesn't delve into. As he tells his life story as an older man reliving, and venting his past to a fictional character, who only require details of his fortune, and misfortunes in life, into what is now, My Autobiographer.

As the plot develops we see Charlie Chaplin, as a young man, in his prime, becoming a well known comedian in England...

Robert Downey, Jr. as Charlie Chaplin
Moira Kelly as Hetty Kelly

However, the story mainly surrounds his love life, and looking for the perfect partner.

Nevertheless Mr. Chaplin after one great performance he comes upon Hetty Kelly, a woman who will forever be linked to Mr. Chaplin's work, and affection.

After only knowing each other for a short amount of time, Charlie Chaplin proposes marriage.

Robert Downey, Jr. as Charlie Chaplin
&
Kevin Kline as Douglas Fairbanks

Baffled, and astonished she denies him, because yet he never claimed love; he promises her one day he buys her jewels, and happiness,when he come back from America. Yet, not knowing this will be the very last time, he'll ever see his ideal love, Hetty.
However, she became Mr. Chaplin's heroine, and his search for lover similar to her.

Mr. Chaplin finds himself in America, in an entertainment showroom of silent film. Fascinated, and
stunned Mr. Chaplin, right then and there receives news from Hollywood, requiring his brilliant expertise in the art of comedy.

He flees to Hollywood, for his big chance. And eventually, becomes one of the sought out actors in Hollywood.

Keeping himself out of the cutting room floor...

Nancy Travis as Joan Barry

As fame comes along, so does women, frienemies, and a loyal friend, Douglas Fairbanks. Yet, the film tries to span out many details, that was a little fuzzy. As they're presented as mere flashbacks.

As his career grows, so do the long list of women in his life. Visual details of outrageous relationships, and marriages, lost loves, and child support. From of some of Hollywood's leading ladies, and golddiggers.
Which became mainstream gossip.

Moira Kelly as Oona O'Neill

Yet, Mr. Chaplin find exactly what he was looking for in Oona O'Neill. Who is also played by Moira Kelly. Mr. Chaplin came off as a hopeless romantic, looking for someone similar to his first love.

As the film continues, the movie briefly explains his controversial films, and the hatred from fans, and the public from his hometown, and a country he loved so much; that once admired his many talents, ache his gentle heart.

Yet, his persistence paid off, after exile for many years, Mr. Chaplin once again emerged as the brilliant silent actor, with the Academy Award honoring his triumphs, with an addition of a lump sum of short clips of his work. With tears streaming down his cheeks, as he reminiscence the parting of his own life experience in the ending of the short clip.

Overall Lovely heartbreaking film.

Mr. Charlie Chaplin came to find love in the most interesting way. Moira Kelly plays bother parts of Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill. Truly making the link of fate, and that she is his true soulmate.
Robert Downey Jr. was Amazing. Never seen better acting. Milla Jovovich as sexy, as always. A must see Film. Everyone was amazing. However, Robert Downey Jr. Was the star. Geraldine Chaplin also as her grandmother, was superb.

I was going to write this post, On Charlie Chaplin's Birthday, yet it had to be delayed, as Saucy Wench took up to much of my time. However, I will be posting History Of L'amour on Mr. Charlie Chaplin; after I read various Biographer, and his own.

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy
4/12 out 5
A Must-See, If you haven't already!

Great Movie Review On "Chaplin"

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Nailah's Favorite Poem Sunday?

2013-04-28T10:28:00.000-04:00

Venus' Advice To The Muses

Thus to the Muses spoke the Cyprian Dame,
Adorn my altars, and revere my name.
My son shall else assume his potent darts;
Twang goes the bow; my girls have at your hearts.
The Muses answer'd Venus, We deride
The Vagrant's malice and his mother's pride:
Send him to nymphs who sleep on Ida's shade,
To the loose dance and wanton masquerade:
Our thoughts are settled, and intent our look
On the instructive verse and moral book.
On female idleness his power relies,
But when he finds us studying hard he flies.

Written By Matthew Prior

I know I was suppose to post this Friday. But, I wanted to post this poem after my last post, One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite & Booty Calls, And Desire For Mortal Lovers: Part 3.. I wanted to end the month with aphrodite, as it began with her..

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite & Booty Calls, And Desire For Mortal Lovers: Part 3

2013-04-27T17:37:00.000-04:00

Aphrodite Being Untied by Cupid

Although, Aphrodite is praised for her beauty, and an outlandish sexuality, and behavior, as I stated many times before.
She is also, connected to prestigious moments in mythology, and mortal life.

Aphrodite Embark A Bath

She was praised as the war goddesses, in Cythera & Sparta.

Also, she was honored by the sailors in battle; because she would bring protection in sea battles, and so forth.
Aphrodite is mostly connected to the water, as many beautiful portraits of her in the sea, or being bathed.

Her water activities, never stop her into involving into lewd acts, and loving myths, that made her the most sought out deity of them all.
As I, dig into more into this mythical creature, her acts of spontaneous love affair seem to collide. In simpler words,
Aphrodite attaches herself to gods that are rejected in some fashion. They're insecurity, and lack of respect from others alike; overshadows they're talent, or mortals with just beautiful looks, and no substance.

However, many are her subordinates.

Nonetheless, many are claimed to be self indulgent, and undying beauties.
Yet, as we delve into Aphrodite, she may be not just a mere mythical character, she is linked to the upper class lineage... As her days of Veneralia come to an end.

As we come to our dreadful end of

One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite & Booty Calls, And Desire For Mortals Loves: Part 3 As Aphrodite/Venus come to an end.

A Doomed Love

Famous Love

Aphrodite & Adonis

Adonis (asteroid 2102)
The God of Beauty, and sexual desire.
Adonis was a product of an incestual birth.

Myrrha (Asteroid 381, and also known as Smyrna) supposedly went under a deadly spell; after not sending praises to Aphrodite. Proclaiming that Myrrha was more beautiful, than Aphrodite herself.
Yet, there are many variations to this tragic tale.
Nonetheless, she became obsessed with her father, Cinyras king of Cyprus, and found a way to for these two to procreate.

Sneak into his room in the night.

Eventually, he discovers he has been sleeping with his daughter, enraged he tries to attack his daughter. But after that failed attempt, he commits suicided. Myrrha drifts, and find herself in Arabia, eventually, asked the gods for help, they responded, and took pity; And turn her into an into a myrrh-tree from her tears. She gave birth to Adonis in her tree form. Yet, that various with different tales.

Adonis & Aphrodite

Adonis, and Aphrodite love story is built for novelty.
Yet, there is also another key player in the myth, Persephone(asteroid 399).
Nonetheless, Aphrodite took pity on him after Myrrha destruction.
His enthralling beauty, was more than intoxicating to Aphrodite, she went as far as hiding Adonis from other gods, and goddesses.

Nonetheless, she entrusted Persephone, who was entranced by the infant beauty also. She also wanted to keep him to herself.

Zeus interfered, and requested that Adonis be shared by both parties. Adonis grows into a beautiful handsome young man.
The delegated, of the years of his time spent between both deities, were fair. However, Adonis ended up spending most of his free time with Aphrodite.
Albeit, that was cut short, with the death of Adonis.
While hunting Aphrodite leaves him, after delaying her own duties, nevertheless caution Adonis, not to attack an animal without fear. Yet, he forgets and dies from a confrontation with a boar, and dies in Aphrodite arms.

Adonis

However, after his death Aphrodite realized where Adonis is in Hades, with Persephone, with the help of Zeus, once again. The two women come to an agreement that each will have Adonis for six months.

Yet, Adonis death is questionable. Some say Aphrodite former lover Ares were simply jealous, or Persephone enrage over Adonis favouring Aphrodite, or Artemis jealous over Adonis hunting skills, and aphrodite punishing her favorite, Hippolytos.
However, it is said that Aphrodite changed Adonis, into what we call now, the rose...

Mind you, details of this tale change with different poet, historian ..etc.

Children Of Divine Love

For the short amount of time this liaison lasted.
They come together to create one child, named Beroe, nymph of Beirut. Beroe has also been personify Amymone, and also Eunomia.
Known to be quite beautiful, although, mortal. Pursued by Dionysus, and Poseidon who she married. She was not at all vain, like her mother.

A Love that Brought Down An Empire?

Anchises( Asteriod 1173)

Aphrodite & Anchises

This mortal affair is quite interesting... it has a long lineage from Julias Ceasear, To Brutes Brutus of Troy.
They have either named themselves, or by birth right are the descendent to Aphrodite & Anchises loveless romance.

Anchises was the prince of Dardania, an Elite.

Anchises tale starts off with Zeus's retaliation of some unknown hatred toward Aphrodite. Maybe because of the torment she put other gods through with desire for mortals, or maybe it's all aphrodite own doing..

I mean she's the goddess of love, right?

Anyway, she developed strong passion for the young prince. Dressed up in disguise Aphrodite tricked Anchises, and became his immortal lover.
Eventually, Anchises discover his lover is Aphrodite, when she shows up with a son named Aeneas, who became a Trojan hero. Yet, caution him to keep their liaison, a secret, or she would seek retaliation with thunderbolts, from Zeus.
Aphrodite paws are all over the Trojan war, starting with Judgement of Paris, and ended with heroic Aeneas ( asteroid 1172).

Lovers Or Not, History Deserves To Know What Not......

Boutes

I cannot find solid information of this minor deity. Yet, it seems he was close to farming, and maybe hunting. He is also known, as one of the Argonauts. However, this relationship may have brought forth Eryx.
There is not much information on Eryx, however, he was a Sicilian king of a small town. He's also known to be an excellent boxer; Yet, he came to his end after boxing match with Heracles. It seems he was mortal? I'm unsure.

Phaon

Phaon & Sappho

Was a boatman of Mitylene in Lesbos.
This is another liaison I question.
I'm not not doubting the effect Aphrodite had on Phaon, but yet their encounter, seems to only suggests the altering his appearance; just for the act of charity out of Phaon as he ferried her across without payment, with aphrodite in disguise of an old woman.

Aphrodite took pity, and change the ugly old man into a beautiful young one, albeit, his tale is more connected to Sappho (Asteroid 80).
There is nothing concrete that these two were ever lovers.

Phaethon

Phaethon(asteroid 3200) a minor deity, the son of the goddess Eos, and mortal Kephalos.
Phaethon is also linked to Aphrodite. She made him, the guardian of her temple. She bore a son, named Astynoos. However, he is definitely the son of Phaethon, yet I'm not sure if Aphrodite is his mother.

Unsure Relation

Tyche (asteroid 258) the goddess of luck, the Roman equivalent Fortuna( asteroid 19). Her descendants are also questionable. Yet, she has been named the daughter of Aphrodite, & Hermes.

The Graces, Roman equivalent The Gratiae. The goddess of eloquence, laughter, beauty, & creativity.
Their known to be part of Aphrodite's clan. They're many gods that have ben named parents to The charities; however, Dionysus , and Aphrodite has been named as one of them. Which I think is also very possible

Peitho( asteroid 118) the goddess of persuasion. Aphrodite, and Pethio are connected in mythology. Yet, I'm unsure if she is the mother of Peitho.. read more Peitho

The Erotes

Himeros the god uncontrollable desire. He is known as Aphrodite, & Ares son. Which makes sense.

Pothos the god of sexual longing, and yearning. Also known as Aphrodite, & Dionysus son. Which also makes logical sense. He was part of the Aphrodite entourage, and he carried wine for her.

.... I'm finally....

Leaving You With Words From The Most Beautiful Sauciest Wench.......
The evocative details are honestly exhausting. The gods, and goddesses has been entertaining,

yet The Maury Show, swapping of partners, and who's the baby daddy has come its end..

Nevertheless, Aphrodite importance to mortals, and immortals has plodded throughout, history with many notable names making claims to this divine lineage.

Not just the oh so famous Julius Caesar, but also Brutus of Troy also known as the first king Of Britian, and many more. Her power of persuasion expand further, than Cyprus, from Mediterranean sea, to Gaul, and back to Rome.

As The Month of April comes to its end, and praises of Aphrodite deeds that will never end, seeds that go far beyond that I can comprehend.. The month of love, and procreating has laid down to rest, and Aphrodite has given us beauty that forever be linked to society. April is the time to bloom, with the goddess of love on a zoom
Our celestial has concluded, with beauty that could never be untied.

Click here To Read Part Two

I want to thank, all the wonderful sites online with great explanatory details. This Journey has been fun, and helpful. Your brilliance has expanded me even further..

maicar.com/Aphrodite.html

en.wikipedia.org

Penelope.uchicago.edu

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphordite

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beroe

www.heavens-above.com
Aphrodite_Pandemos
morganesky.com

And the Best Book On Greek, & Roman Mythology

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

NFPF:Nailah's Favorite Poem Friday

2013-04-19T11:03:00.000-04:00

Aphrodite By Victor James Daley

On a golden dawn in the dawn sublime
Of years ere the stars had ceased to sing,
Beautiful out of the sea-deeps cold
Aphrodite arose—the Flower of Time—
That, dear till the day of her blossoming,
The old, old Sea had borne in his heart.
Around her worshipping waves did part
Tremulous—glowing in rose and gold.
And the birds broke forth into singing sweet,
And flowers born scentless breathed perfume:
Softly she smiled upon Man forlorn,
And the music of love in his wild heart beat,
And down to the pit went his gods of gloom,
And earth grew bright and fair as a bride,
And folk in star-worlds wondering cried—
“Lo in the skies a new star is born!”

O Beloved, thus on my small world you
Rose, flushing it all with rosy flame!
Changing sad thoughts to a singing throng,
And creating the earth and the sky anew!
As Love you appeared—and, lo, you are Fame,
And, all my follies and sins despite,
You yet, Beloved, may see my light—
Small, but a star—mid the stars of song.

Written By

Victor James Daley

As we prolong into the month of Aphrodite, I want us to explore how she inspired many poet's. She became a muse for many lovely poems.

As a true follower and believer of the Erotes, and Erato. I don't have to tell you how the deities influenced my writings. You see it on many occasions.
Nevertheless, I came across Victor James Daley, by chance. I'm eager to learn more about this Australian poet.

Any-who, don't indulge into to much Aphrodisia over the weekend ;)

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Tears For Fears

2013-04-18T08:06:00.000-04:00

My tears are not designed for me

Their a sketch for those who are bound to boundaries

Those who cry for themselves

Comprehend only selfishness

My tears are selfless

And what else?

There a blueprint of tears that steams from fears

Seeing evilness firsthand, painted into my being, those who make a payment off of anguish

And so it seems

From those who bore me, and those who surrounded me still

They're everywhere

They're never ill

They think they know me.. I laugh at their typical stupidity!

Insipidity has consumed their minds

Typical for our world any generation, or time

With no limits

Its completely blind

People are notorious, and heartless, deaf to others sadness, and mind

And, I ask myself why?

I feel their pain

Its advent

With no capacity

I cry their tears

Willing to spare my life for their fears.

Those who strive for pity-

Are pity-less, and pointless

Immune to others disappointments

This frame I've described are details of empathy, and emptiness

Aren't they sublime?

Symbolic symbols of man-kind

Leave others poignant, and penny-less

And they ask me why I waste my time?

Self-indulges has pissed me off for the very last time

Talk of only frivolous things in life

Those are hungry don't have nine lives

And, you're crying because sadness saddles you're vanity

Your kidding me, right?

My tears has embroidered into what seems to be me, or what's is left of me

Left of human life

So it seems

My stream have no color

They come black, blue, or even green

A puddle of sadness

And so it seems

Poesia is my way to escape this horror, while others use a pipe to deem into their dreams that they borrow

I call this pipe dreams of sorrow.

My tears of fears will never leave me

I drown in my tears that steams from fears

A toxin that I flood in

And so it seems

Grief has stricken me, threaten my lively being

Tears that drip from me

Tears I swim in

Tears of others

Tears I live in
Tears that will never disappear within.

Written By Nailah D'arcy

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite And Booty Calls, Astray & Questionable Lovers: Part 2

2013-04-17T05:37:00.000-04:00

Venus is unusual unbiased and delusional

Innocently lovely & mystical

Vain and unpredictable

Aphrodite is the most beautiful with a exotic flair

that's willing to share, with her husband to spare..~ Nailah D'arcy

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As I stated before Aphrodite's ( Asteroid 1388) parentage is questionable. According to Homer she was the daughter of Zeus, and Dione.
According to Hesiod, she's the daughter of Uranus.

There a reason why I'm bringing this up again, because supposedly there are two different Aphrodite's.
Aphrodite Ourania, and Aphrodite Pandemos..
Aphrodite Ourania embody love directed towards "the soul of the beloved"; on the other hand, Aphrodite Pandemos embodies vulgar, and lustfully wanton.

This is very important.

Almost vital information.

Maybe to excuse her Karrine Steffans behavior, or to explain the true foundation of the importance of Aphrodite presences.

Yet, many bloggers, historians, etc all say it's merely because Aphrodite couldn't help herself. She's the goddess of love.....That's her nature.

Aphrodite, Eros, & Mars

Yet, according to The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology this minor difference does not change her behavior.
Yet, this could also help to dismiss some of the incestual relationships, that played out in many of Aphrodite's affairs.

Aphrodite/Venus sexuality is so important that it played out into one of her celebrated holidays Aphrodisiac, and Veneralia. Which in various places in Greece her priestesses tried to embody the goddess by matching her libido.... read more Pantheon.org. And dance around Rome in a erotic manner, and give offerings to the Temple Of Venus Erycina.

I bet you're thinking ...There's more?

Just be lucky, I'm not writing a post on Zeus. Because this trilogy, would end up two month extensions.
Um... Let's just say the gods enjoyed toasting to Joie de’vivre.
Joie de’vivre seems to be a word that Aphrodite live, and breathed for.
Joie de’vivre is what were about to Indulge in as.....

As Romantique Innocence delves into

One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite And Booty Calls, Astray & Questionable Lovers: Part 2

Poseidon
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Two Lovers Of Water

But Were They Lovers?

Poseidon (Asteroid 4341), also known as Neptune. The god of the sea.
The obvious connection to Aphrodite, and Poseidon seem to be frivolous, yet not useless..
The only proof of their connection would be the parentage of Rhode, and Herophilos.
I could not find solid information on Herophilos.

However, Rhode's history stems to Rhodes Island, in Greece. Which is where she became the sea nymph of this Island.
She was also the wife of Helios.
However, I can't seem to truly uncover the illicit affair, between Aphrodite, and Poseidon.

An Intoxicating Love

That Made Toxic, and Genuine Offspring

Dionysus ( Asteroid 3671) the god of intoxication, & wine. Roman equivalent Bacchus (Asteroid 2063).

Dionysus
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The Son of Zeus, and Semele (Asteroid 86); which changes with different variations.
Dionysus is mostly known as the god born twice. Saved by his father Zeus, when Hera ( Zeus wife) discovers that Zeus were having an affair with the mortal Semele.
Nevertheless, his divinity is not taking seriously by mortals.

I guess it pretty easy to sum up as to why theses two sensual gods became lovers.
Two lovers on the borderline of going against boundaries. One with ecstasy, one with uncontrollable passions.

What such a perfect match. So alike, yet in different ways.

I can actually see these two deities bond in marriage.
Yet, Ariadne (Asteroid 43) a mortal, was the betrothed to Dionysus. Their story is also quite interesting.

Yet, from what I read, this liaison was brief, and short. Only to serve one purpose.

A quick climax....

Angel, and Deviant Children

This union brought forth a phallic deity. A mind only expands as far as an erection. The deity Priapus (H22 hypothetical planet) A minor god.

Dionysus

Yet, another parentage in question. Some actually say that Aphrodite is not the mother. Chione has been named as Priapus's mother.

Yet, this story stems right back to Hera ( Gosh, she don't get it. Once a cheater, always a cheater). Her influence in this story effects his physical appearance, after not getting over the incident of Zeus's lack of commitment, and bearing to look at another one of his bastard children.
As a results this lead to Aphrodite ( or whomever) shunning Priapus, merely because of his awkward appearance.

Yet, his identity is commonly linked to both Aphrodite, and Dionysus. Lack of commitment, and strive for intoxicating sexual experiences; from anyone, or anything.
Priapus is a minor god, that many never took seriously.

Treated as a mere deviant.
Another child emerges from this union

Hermes Bakkheios (Iakkhos), may have been a product of their union. Apparently, he was named the golden child. The complete opposite of Priapus. However, I don't see the connection, except the name content of Dionysus equivalent name of Bacchus.

That's about it.

Aphrodite(venus) & Mars ( Ares)

The Dynamic Force Of Mars Sexuality
Ares( Mars) the god of warfare. The son of Zeus, and Hera.

Ares is very important to the Olympia empire, nevertheless he was not treated as such.
The less admirable Ares... Every loves to hate him, even the mortals.. I wise man once said ( I can't remember which one, lol)

Ares was hated the most because every Olympian god, knew deep down inside, there was a piece of his slanderous behavior in all of them.
I which I'll have to agree with. As we see it continues on till his day.

Everywhere.

The Greeks weren't that fond of Ares
Yet, the Romans admired their equivalent Ares, Mars. For protection, and territorial and economic expansion.

Children Of Terror & Erotic Love

Yet, Ares is connected to various affairs.
Aphrodite & Ares in many oriental texts has been forever linked. Their relationship is so famous that Ares sometimes is regarded as Aphrodite's husband.

Ares, Aphrodite, & Eros

Their adulterous affair plays in the Odyssey. Which was described in Part 1;
Describing Aphrodite's 72 day marriage to Hephaistos. Almost a duplication of the Kim Kardashian, and Kris Humphries short-term marriage.

Their relationship lacks depth, albeit, it brings six children into the picture ( or writing).
The Erotes: Eros ( asteroid 433) the god of amorous desires, and Anteros ( Asteroid 1943) the god of mutual love. However, Eros Parentage is iffy.
Phobos, Roman Equiliavent Timor, the embodiment of fear; and his twin Deimos Roman equivalent Formido or Metus, also known as the god Terror.

Adrestia, a minor god, that I never knew existed, until now. Her history is bleak. With only a description of her deity powers of revenge, and balance.

Harmonia ( asteroid 40) the goddess of Harmony. Haromnia has also been named the daughter of Zeus, and Electra. Yet, Harmonia is mostly connected to Aphrodite Pandemos. Nonetheless, Harmonia mortality is questionable, different accounts say she's mortal, or immortal. She was the wife of the Phoenician prince Cadmus( Asteroid 7092)

Zeus ( Jupiter)
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Aren't We Related???

Zeus(Asteroid 5731) Greek Equivalent Jupiter. The father of the gods.
This affair may been an incestual relationship.
That's the only conclusion, I can come up with.

According to Theoi.com

"The King of the Gods attempted to seduce Aphrodite when she first set foot upon land in Kypros. Aphrodite fled and Zeus' seed was spilt upon the earth."
Leaving You With Words From The Most Beautiful Sauciest Wench.......
Aphrodite's life was full of a seduction, and in this case LSD and surprisingly also dolphins. Her voyages are connected to a very scandalous life, yet she plays a very important part in mythology.. that may have effected our now present history, of the slogan "Sex Sells", and the embodiment of the vixen.

As Saucy Wench continues next week with more shocking details of our most praised deity past, and influence in our present. Until then,

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy
Click Here To Read Part One

Nailah's Favorite Poem Friday!

2013-04-12T11:03:00.000-04:00

Drape-thorned Aphrodite,

Dapple-throned Aphrodite,

eternal daughter of God,

snare-knitter! Don't, I beg you,

cow my heart with grief! Come,

as once when you heard my far-

off cry and, listening, stepped

from your father's house to your

gold car, to yoke the pair whose

beautiful thick-feathered wings

oaring down mid-air from heaven

carried you to light swiftly

on dark earth; then, blissful one,

smiling your immortal smile

you asked, What ailed me now that

me call you again? What

was it that my distracted

heart most wanted? "Whom has

Persuasion to bring round now

"to your love? Who, Sappho, is

unfair to you? For, let her

run, she will soon run after;

"if she won't accept gifts, she

will one day give them; and if

she won't love you -- she soon will

"love, although unwillingly..."

If ever -- come now! Relieve

this intolerable pain!

What my heart most hopes will

happen, make happen; you your-

self joins forces on my side!

Written Sappho

Have a wonderful weekend..
And, stay tuned for One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite & Booty Calls, And Lost Loves: Part 2

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Albums fait Avec l'amour: Aphrodite

2013-04-10T07:37:00.000-04:00

I love this album.

Although "Aphrodite" is a great album. Yet it cannot compare to Kylie Minogue older albums such as:

"X", & "Light Years".

"Aphrodite" is a proven fact, as to why Kylie Minogue is thee ultimate entertainer. Her confidence swoon into her lyrical good girl next door style, has made Kylie a maestro at her profession.
Kylie Minogue is one of the best pop icons. From her flamboyant style, and cutesy music.

The funniest thing about Kylie Minogue, is that in many places she's the Madonna. However, in America many don't even know who she is.

I'm a big. big fan.

I have every album. From 1988, and recent. I know every word to every song.

Albeit, I'll admit she is not the best singer in the world..

Yet, she is an amazing entertainer.

And named herself an aphrodite.

"Aphrodite" is a filter for lovers of pop music; with hints to the goddess of love her herself. "Aphrodite" is full of the typical Kylie " Get Outta My Way Anthem". With videos surrounding herself, and many men/women carrying her.

Haha.

Has anyone every notice that all of her videos, and concerts are just full of her, not dancing. Even before the "Aphrodite Album".. Kylie Minogue always just stood in the middle moving her arms around, with dancers looking up at her like she's some sort goddess.

Its like she's saying here, that's enough

I love it ..

She's so bold, but yet in a subtle way.

This album is a very commercial, however full of catchy songs..

With some of my favorite Kylie Minogue songs such as: Her Diva Single "Get Outta My Way", a Lovers song "Everything Is Beautiful", paranoia "Illusion", and a great dance track "Can't Beat This Feeling".

My two favorites describing an ideal guy"Cupid Boy", and another diva anthem "Aphrodite".

Overall, I love this album.. Its pop music at its best.. Full of romantic dance songs. The references to mythology, and love is what I loved the most.

This album is made out of love because you look around, and see a million different faces, but no one is looking in your eyes, it takes a minute when your in these different places, to realize.... That all you need is love..

You gotta love an album that recognize the true meaning of life..

A must have album.. For pop fans, and Kylie Minogue fans......

Amour Toujours
Nailah D'arcy

"You know that I am magical, I am thee original

I'm the only to make you feel this way

The moment you kiss me, you know that you miss me

I am the only one"

Kylie Minogue "Aphrodite"

One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite And Booty Calls, Astray & False Lovers: Part 1

2013-04-07T17:37:00.000-04:00

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'Tis the season of April

You thought the loving season is over after February.

I knew that had to be wrong..

The shortest month for love.

Who were they bluffing?

Now we are transcending into the month of love, and beauty, procreation, sexuality, and pure lust.....

This month is dedicated, to a scandalous deity. Yes, admittedly I even adore this mythology deity...

Says a lot about my character huh? and others? right?

Although, I'm unsure when Aphrodisia is celebrated.. I read various places that state its celebrated in July, February, or April. Although, April would make a lot of sense.
Nevertheless, the history of Aphrodite is just as scandalous as other Olympian gods, and goddesses.

This deity has two tales of her birth.

Both are questionable..

She appeared from sea foam as the daughter of Uranus, or she's the daughter of Zeus & Dione.

Aphrodite (asteroid 1388) is the one of the most popular deities. Her sexual indiscretions makes it very hard to respect her position as an Olympian goddess.

With only displays of vanity, and self indulgence.
Yet, many cultures desire to be named an Aphrodite. With so many women going for this particular ideal.
Her faults, and triumphs only gives us little insightful excerpts in fables such as "The Odyssey", "The Golden Ass", and "Iliad" etc...

So before we start, I must say uncovering the layers of mythology is very difficult..
Because, most of the information is full of contradictions. One poet states this, while one author quotes this.

Its really hard to narrow down the true foundation of each deity. With array of equivalent's. Its hard to explain the true Venus/Aphrodite.

Mensis Aprilis was named for Aphrodite. She's was/is celebrated from Gaul, Syria, Africa, Turkey,German array of places have praised an equivalent, or the Greek Goddess.

I hate to scorn the goddess of beauty, on her most celebrated month. However I can't write a post without doing my homework.
As Romantique Innocence explores Aphrodite's flowery history that's blooming into the month of Mensis Aprilis...

Detective Nailah Anteros Eros D'arcy Is Back to work..

Even if she does has a terrible cold.. lol.
Enjoy!
One Saucy Wench: Aphrodite & Booty Calls, And Lost Loves..
Part 1:

A Marriage Only Destined For Hades

Hephaistos

To start off nicely.. I must add Hephaistos ( asteroid 2212). Also known as Vulcan..

Hephaistos parentage is questionable.

Hphaistos is Hera and Zeus son, or Hera gave birth to Hephaistos purposely out of jealous.

If Zeus fathered Hephaistos.That would mean Aphrodite, and Hephaistos may be related.

Hephaistos is the god of blacksmith, artisan, and craftsmanship.

Yet, this was a terrible marriage. Aphrodite hated the sight Hephaistos, like most of the gods. His physical appearance was considered ungodly. Which may have led her to tryst with Ares (Mars) and other gods, and mortals alike.

Aphrodite, and Hephaistos union was only brought up once in "Odyssey". Which mentioned, Aphrodite infidelity, and Hephaistos payback.

The god Helios( the God Of sun) who travels through the sky and sees all; confesses to Hephaistos that he witnesses Aphrodite and Ares in a sexual act.

Cowardly, Hephasistos only resort to humiliation by using his craftsmanship. A strong invisible net across his bed. That would trap the two lovers, and summons the gods so they can witness their adultery at hand.

Yet, their union is questionable, because in other passages Aphrodite is never again proclaimed as the wife of Hephaistos. Albeit, other deities have been named as the wife of Hephaistos in mythology.
However, he has also been named as the father of Eros.

First Love Was A Lost Love

Nerites a minor sea god, that was once a favorite of Aphrodite. Nerites was a young and beautiful ( I see why she admired him). But, Nerites rejected Aphrodite. Aphrodite tried to lure him into her web of seduction, by simply offering him wings.

That didn't work.

Feeling rejected. The goddess then turns him into a shellfish. Aphrodite eventually gives the wings to Eros (Cupid my favorite god). Which was designed by Hephaistos.
However, I think there is a solid good reason why she was rejected.

I believe Nerites was gay.

Hermes

He pops up again in mythology, as the lover of Poseidon. The feelings were mutual, for both parties. But in this tale, it was Helios that turned Nerites into a shellfish, out of jealously.

Just a little insight.

Another One-Night Stand?

Hermes( asteroid 69230) is also the son of Zeus.
known for his quick wit, and clever ideas. Hermes is mostly known for his creation of the Lyre, which became Apollo's most treasured instrument.

Nonetheless, Hermes never married. Yet, Hermes fathered many children through his liaisons. Its still unsure whether or not, Aphrodite, and Hermes were ever romantically linked.

Albeit, many claim that Hermes, and Aphrodite are the parents of Hermaphroditus( who's story is quite interesting). Born a male, but lust turns him into androgynous figure..

Leaving You With Words From The Most Beautiful Sauciest Wench.......

Aphrodite is quite interesting, like many of the gods. Yet, her blatantly persona of lust, and the pure advancement to desire; makes this archetype an intriguing read, and an adventurous study..
Lady of Cyprus, has a puzzling history. With pieces scattered and many pieces with nowhere to go..

Stay tuned and see if I can finish this delightful puzzle....

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Nailah's Favorite Poem Friday.....

2013-04-05T07:17:00.000-04:00

Love-Doubt

Yearning upon the faint rose-curves that flit

About her child-sweet mouth and innocent cheek,

And in her eyes watching with eyes all meek

The light and shadow of laughter, I would sit

Mute, knowing out two souls might never knit;

As if a pale proud lily-flower should seek

The love of some red rose, but could not speak

One word of her blithe tongue to tell of it.

For oh, my Love was sunny-lipped and stirred

With all swift light and sound and gloom not long

Retained; I, with dreams weighed, that ever heard

Sad burdens echoing through the loudest throng

She, the wild song of some May-merry bird;

I, but the listening maker of a song.

By Archibald Lampman

Not too long ago, I posted a poem by Archibald Lampman. I said there were to many poems by him that I adored. And, this is one of them. ..

A beautiful talented should never be wasted.

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Romantique Innocence Présente..........

2013-04-04T10:04:00.000-04:00

Gosh, a month goes by so fast. Jeez.

Well, good news guys. I've updated my other blogs.

Which, I truly enjoy doing.

I talk about amazing artists who changed my perspective, not only in music and films, but in my life.

A talented artist can always be a muse to your artistry. So don't just view, or listen innocently.

So enjoy songs of the month, artist of the month, dream guys, and glamours women.

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

See why Gettin' Together Never Felt Like This Before... Read More

See why Tyson Beck ford Is Named Sexy Chocolate. Read More

See why Zhang Ziyi Is The Totally Package.. Read More

See why Lisa Stansfield is one of the Best singers.... Read More

I Just Wantd To

2013-03-31T10:31:00.000-04:00

Wish you all a Happy Easter

Amour Toujours

Nailah

Nailah's Favorite Lyrics Friday!

2013-03-29T09:37:00.000-04:00

Photo by Lydia Garnett

Songwriter(s): Paul William Wilkinson, Beth Rowley

I got a book
That tells my story
As I look
It's being written before me
Word by word, and page by page
Each everything, I'll ever do
It's being displayed

Every word, controls my feet
And even tells me, when I should speak

Who every is writing
Is on a roll
But now my world is spinning, right out of control

*Chorus*
Oh my life
Oh my life
I look tomorrow
Is out of sight
Oh my life
Oh my life
Although, I'm trying
It's hard to live right

Oh my life
Oh my life
Oh my life
Oh my life

And my thoughts, are there to see
Too late to change anything that's mean
If I had a pen, I'd change some facts
But, I'm scared of how my family, and friends would react

Oh my life
Oh my life
And don't I know its hard to live right
Oh my life
Oh my life
I look tomorrow
Is out of sight

Oh my life
Oh my life
And thought I know its hard to live right
Oh my life
Oh my life
Although, I'm trying its hard to live right....

Songwriter(s): Paul William Wilkinson, Beth Rowley

I've written a post about Beth Rowley, around last year. When I first started blogging.

I was hypnotized by her talents, and still am.

Her voice, is beyond beautiful.
Raspy, sexy, & jazzy.

Her style of poetry into music, it quite brilliant. She is an amazing artist. Beth Rowley pours her emotions into the music.

"Oh My Life" is light, with a deep meaning..

And I love her hair. I love wild hair.

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

Once A Dream

2013-03-28T11:03:00.000-04:00

Once a dream
Now you
My mind was made up to flee
I become dissipated, lost in dream
You've become an illusion, that was painted by me

A fountain of hope.. I drew a illusion, that was part of me
With one touch will you disappear? Into the shadowy dream where you became real?
And I'll be left alone with celestial realm

Once a dream
Now you silenced my heart, that was lost just a imaginary hue-
Our kingdom that I made for just me, and you
Decorated with subtle flowery words
Light from above cries
When the light crashes
And Poof
I'll open my eyes
A celestial nightmare
Caught into the glimpse of my life.

Once A Dream
Now you
In our phantasy we scattered through the world
Intensely speaking with our eyes
Praying for this lovely life-
This serene was made for me, and you
This beautiful scenery of you
Sensitivity pours through our union
And voices tightens
Lovely woes of our dream leaving our grip
And I'll open my eyes.

I painted you in my mind, we travelled
Once in a dream
Now you've come alive
I never imagined, what could be
Without words, just fantasy
Every day I rose from a phenomena dream, to life with you
What was once a dream is now true.....
Because, I live everyday with you...
By Nailah D'arcy

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

*I like this poem, but I don't love it. I might change it*

Products Of Love: Shany Cosmetics Eyelash Extend Luminous Lashes

2013-03-27T07:37:00.000-04:00

I've done product reviews for Influenster. I enjoyed them so much, that I thought I'll prolong this idea with

"Products of Love"

I've delve here, and there into beauty products. As an Ex- esthetician, I feel that I should use my year of schooling. That's the least I can do...

So without further ado... Let's welcome Products of love!!
I started wearing eyelashes in 2007.

I was so in love with them, that I wear them almost everyday.

I usually wear thick lashes. But, here and there I like to wear thin

top, and bottom lashes.

Am always looking for a different set of false lashes. I came upon this product while searching Amazon for books.

Nevertheless, I was a little skeptical.
Normally, I buy only what I know.

Yet, SHANY Cosmetics Eyelash Extend Assorted Reusable Eyelashes receive so many great reviews that I had to purchase this item.

And, with such a great price, why not.

With makeup it's never a guarantee. You just have to try it to see what works for you. And you'll waste money on crap, until you'll find your regime.

When I received Shany False eyelashes; I was very surprised how many pair of lashes I received for such a nice price.

Great selection. Not flamboyant lashes.

Yet very simple, and very pretty.

I did an a quick google search on this company. I found their site that give amazing make-up tips. And other interesting products.

Shany Cosmetics Eyelash Extend Luminous Lashes are named products of love, not just for an amazing product.

But, for the love, and care that they put into this lovely product.

When I opened my box, I was stunned by the little typed up note from Shany, describing their company, and encouraging others to give critiques. I knew this company is a for sure keeper.

Great Quality!

Great Product!

4 1/2 out of 5

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

ShanyBlog

Facebook.com/ShanyCosmetics

Shanycosmetics.com

♥Romantique Lovers Tips♥

Instead of applying the glue directly onto the false lashes. Just use a toothpick, so it doesn't become messy, and the lashes will last much longer. And you will also use less glue.

*For first timers*
A great tutorial on how to apply lashes.

NFPF: Nailah's Favorite Poem Friday

2013-03-22T09:37:00.000-04:00

* Loving Embrace *

My sweetness, my darling love.

Can you remember our precious

first embrace. That starlit night

when I held in both my hands

your beautiful angelic face.

I kissed you with all the love my

heart contained, for the first

time in my life this soul of mine

was free of it restraints. I remember

the Sapphire nights breeze as we

both gazed and shared the moons

reflection over the tranquil sea.

You looked and me and smiled, as

I wrote I love you in the sand.

We walked along the shore, listening

to the waves briefly returning home.

I gazed in awe, as the stars sparkled

in your eyes, again linking fingers

our love for one another became entwined.

Feeling inside, that life seemed so caring

together we were shown what the heavens

were sharing, I smiled engulfed with a share

of gods love. Knowing inside, that you were

sent to me from the gardens above.

My flower, my precious scented petal

so full of loving colours. You were mine to

enjoy forever, each waking day filling my life

with the sweetness of the tender words

that you'd say. Do you remember it my love.

Because I do, every single moment of the day.

London Love Poems

I came across this poem searching PoemHunter. Jon London has written beautiful poems. An ardor that can only expressed in person, Mr. London has accomplish in poetry.

An array of love poems.

Check his lovely work London love poems

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

欲望、愛、ロスト＆芸者 "Lust, Love, Lost & Geisha............."

2013-03-20T17:37:00.000-04:00

It's a universal truth. The novel is tenfolds better, than the film.

"Memoirs Of A Geisha" By Arthur Golden goes into the symbolic life of his idea of what life is like for a Geisha.

I bet you're thinking
"wow, she just finished the novel?"

Well I have, what I call "Reader Block Ending". I can't ever finish a novel. I'll stop five pages from the end and let it stay like that for months.

I dread an ending.

Everyone always tells me, "Well, you can read it over again". Yet, to me it's never the same.
It's like the character becomes part of your life. When it ends, he/she dies with it.

Young Chiyo Sakamoto

And when you read it again, it's like going back to a grave site of an entity that pierced your soul. The character teaches you a mystery, you never knew, or never wanted to know, or wanted to hide.....

Nonetheless, this novel is completely Americanized.
It's kind of hard learning about Japanese culture through someone that's not Japanese, or in this case not even a Geisha.
Although, I did appreciate the art form of a Geisha Mr. Golden described, and terms that I probably would have glossed over.

Such as: Danna, Mizuage, Kanzashi, Maiko, Geta, Hitoe, etc.

Hatsumomo

Memoirs Of A Geisha" surrounds a young girl named Chiyo-chan. An ingenue character from Yoroido.
A poverty life leads to life as Geisha.
When, the tipsy household can too a drastic end with her mother on her death bed, and a father with no sense of hope.
Left his two daughters futures up for grabs.
A strange encounter with Chiyo-chan, and Mr. Tanaka Ichiro. Planted the destiny of Satsu-San, & Chiyo-chan by selling theses two into life of Geisha.

The mesmerizing eyes of Chiyo-chan, & the dull appearance,and questionable virtue of Satsu-San... led these two girls on two different journeys.

One on the journey of a life of wood that's rooted to the earth, while the other on a journey of water that crave it's way even through a storm.

With Sastu-san finds herself in "The pleasure district" Jorou-ya ( a prostitute house). On the other hand, Chiyo arrives to an Okiya.

Upon Chiyo's arrival to her new dysfunctional family.

Suzuka Ohgo as Young Chiyo Sakamoto
& Ken Watanabe as The Chairman

One penny pincher, Mother. One needy, and rude Granny.One lonesome Auntie. One partisan pumpkin, and vindictive Hatsumomo-san.

Chiyo-san stunning looks, and cleverness becomes a threat to Hatsumomo-san. Which leads her to a beleaguered behavior towards Chiyo-chan.

Chiyo
Wishing to become a Geisha

This defines their relationship. A rivalry.

Chiyo is resistance of her new role, and future in her Okiya. Everything seems foreign to her. Her only hope is to find her sister, and run away.

She tries to find an escape, through memories of her mother,sister,father, and the tipsy house.

Eventually through playing mind games with Hatsumomo, Chiyo finds her sister in a horrible state. The two plan too escape, Yet, Satsu-san makes it clear that she'll leave with, or without Chiyo.

Mameha

Nonetheless, Chiyo takes the gamble, and tries to escape. But, the escapee is caught with a broken leg, and this failed attempt to flee added more to her debts.

This failed escape, laid out only a life as a mere servant.

Yet, this didn't seem to be a problem. Chiyo's life was empty, without hope.

Well that changed when she met The Chairman.
A kind, and successful entrepreneur in the electric business. He shows Chiyo-chan kindness, gentleness, and tells her:

" None of find as much kindness in this world as we should"

This little encounter and chat turns into an innocent admiration, on both parts. Leaves Chiyo in a need to become a Geisha, and a handkerchief that becomes part of her being.

Yet, her desire to become a Geisha didn't happen overnight. Not until the sudden death of Granny, and beautiful Geisha (who Chiyo had crossed paths with the help of Hatsumono.)

Mameha teaching Sayuri
How to use the hand fan correctly

With an urgent whisper the beautiful Geisha requested a chat with Chiyo, after looking at her peculiar eyes.

Mameha-san was a very popular Geisha.

With a little apprehension, and bewilderment Chiyo snuck out, met and chatted with Mameha.
Mameha decided to take on Chiyo as a younger sister.

For reason that remained secret, til the very end.

Her years as a servant, now made her a late pupil.

It wouldn't be a Cinderella story without a jealous, stepsister.
Hatsumomo-san putting in road blocks, for her future competition.

Every since Chiyo became the little sister to Mameha, she lost her dear friend Pumpkin. Who's now Hatsumomo-san protégé.

The Okiya has now become a battlefield. Pumpkin only hopes of becoming adopted by Mother, for the Okiya.
Only for future comfortability. However, being mental tortured by Hatsumomo-san.

For old rivalries, there's always new ones.

Mameha and Sayuri
Onesan ceremony

Pumpkin becomes a Maiko apprenticeship, while Chiyo still studies to become a Geisha.
Her debut eventually comes with hard work and Mother giving Chiyo a second-chance, due to her little bet with Mameha-san.

Chiyo now becomes Sayuri-san, and Mameha-san becomes her "older sister".

Sayuri-san becomes well-liked.

Hatsumomo is trying hard to tarnish Sayuri reputation. Her success made only slight dents in Sayuri popularity.

After her first sumo match, and coming in contact again with her clandestine infatuation with The Chairman.

She come upon another road block, Nobu-san Toshikazu. Who has a reputation for being harsh, narrowed-minded; nevertheless a good heart.

Sayuri-san Dancing
"Dances of the capital"

However Nobu-san, and the Chairman are great friends, and would never would fight over a geisha.

So, the chairman steps aside.

Sayuri is getting use to the idea, and don't mind waiting. Keep the chairman locked her heart.
Sayuri has been introduced to influential men, and made a name for herself at the "Dances of The Capital"; and becomes another high commodity.

Mameha's Danna "The Baron" has taken a liking to Sayuri. "The Baron" is known for defiling women. This invitation extended especially to Sayuri, when he requested her presence at his party.

However, Sayuri left as she came in.

A virgin.

When the bidding began for Sayuri Mizuage ( her virginity). The bidders:
Nobu-san, Dr. Crab, and The Baron.

Dr. Crab won this bid.

Nobu shows his affection for Sayuri

Yet, Dr. Crab ( who's known for only an interest in the mizuage), Sayuri-san deflowerment, went more like a Bill Nye the science guy voyage.

The rumors Hatsumomo spread. did little damage.
Nevertheless, left Sayuri becoming Mother's daughter. Her mizuage was the highest bid since Mameha, which made her highly profitable. Granny wanted to keep her for that exact reason.

That means she'll have control over the Okiya, when Mother dies. Yet, the Okiya, was promised to Pumpkin.
Which would have gave Hatsumomo a long term residence.
Once Sayuri, became Mother's adopted daughter; Hatsumomo became odious, parallel to Eris.
She become destructive, and destroys herself.

Hatsumomo

And, eventually is kicked out of the Okiya. Yet, Sayuri can't help to think ..would this be my future? sad, lonely and mad.

The lifestyle of the Geisha, left her feeling worthless.. She never saw Hatsumomo-san again.

The world was changing. As Sayuri described it before her life was a stream of water that took her wherever the wind blows.

It blew over the her friendship with Nobu, it blew over a war.

After her mizuage Sayuri took a Danna, General Tottori .
Which left Nobu, and Sayuri on bad terms.
Her life with her Danna was unsavory, dull, and predictable.

That was until the war struck.

The Okiya split up.

Every woman for themselves.

Sayuri-san

Nobu arranged for Sayuri to be hidden, but not without a harsh goodbye.
These two don't cross paths, until after the war. Sayuri goes into the details of her life during the war.
Bleak, and a sad cry from the life of a geisha.

The war is over, and Nobu comes back asking for favors.
Iwamura Electric, has been destroyed, due to the war.
The only way that Nobu, and The Chairman can rebuild their company, Sayuri has to entertain Deputy Minister Sato. Who can help rebuild Iwamura Electric, to what it once was.

After a short reunion with Mameha, and Pumpkin. They decide to help with entertainment.

Yet, with a little apprehension from Pumpkin, who seem to had the war weighing heavily upon her. However, it did wonders for her beauty.
Now with the Americans looking for the next Geisha for their mere entertainment, Pumpkin has become very popular.
After entertaining Deputy Minister Sato on many occasions; Iwamura Electric was back in business.
And, Nobu already grabbing dibs on Sayuri. Now that he can afford to be her Danna.

Pumpkin

Nonetheless, Sayuri is not joyous as Nobu. Seeing her future becoming more gloomy, than life as a Geisha.

Ultimately, this led her on a scheme to rid of Nobu, from becoming her Danna. She knows if Nobu catches her in a tryst, he'll never be able to forgive her.

That's exactly what she does on a weekend trip.

Sayuri's plan backfired in Amami Islands, when Pumpkin betrays Sayuri. After, agreeing to bring Nobu where she planned to seduce Deputy Minister Sato.

All the hate that been passed down from Hatsumomo, and all the trauma Pumpkin had to endured during the war...turned into hatred.
Sayuri becomes idle, in a state of sock think her life would only a nothingness. Her life with Nobu.

She is fond of Nobu and thankful for all his help. Nevertheless, she's not in love with him.

Yet, it come to her surprise that Nobu has giving her up. The chairman, proclaim his love, and explain why he stayed o the sidelines for so long.
He explains to her that he knows why she did what she did, and he forgives her, but Nobu could never.

The Chairman becomes her Danna, Sayuri retires from being a Geisha. They spend of the rest of their days In New York, with memories, and a love that was enduring.
The story ends with exotic surrounds, and ex-geisha in Kimono, reflecting on her past and her future as a wave rising ocean.....

Words Of 愛 "Love"

I saw "Memoirs Of A Geisha" movie before reading the novel. And let me tell you, I knew nothing about the life of Geisha, and I was completely turned off about a romanticized prostitution fable.
Yet, once I learned more, and more about Geisha and the art form these women present..

I developed more respect.
I love how this novel was written. A lyric, and imagery writing style.. Mr. Golden is poet.

But, like Arthur Golden I can't say a geisha is a courtesan or not. But either way, I never saw such a beautiful display of beauty. I come to admire Geisha, not as wives, a courtesan , but as a secret world of beauty.

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

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2013-03-19T09:07:00.000-04:00

Searching the blogosphere you come across, sites that are really trying to keep your words alive.
And, Memeoirs is doing exactly that.

Turning our ideas into ideals, or simple chit-chat with friends into a book. Whatever your heart desire.
Memeoirs put your memoirs on a pedestal; to share with your friends, family, spouse, yourself, or maybe the public.

Memeoirs is all about preserving precious and intimate memories.
Memeoirs is a perfect place to make e-mails, into a books. Memeoirs wears "words" as a name. Words mean more than a form of an idle conversing. Words to memeoirs are an everlasting portrait that should not be forgotten.
They know the importance of correspondences, and ideas; in the present, past, and the future.

Nonetheless, if you need a little boast of encouragement, a musing, a catchy idea; take a look at Memeoirs Blog.
As a blogger, a lover of poetry, and a love for a romantic aura. I just j'adore reading Memeoirs blog.

Memeoirs is celebrating love, through words on Memeoirs, and painting your words into Memeoirs, so that they would never be forgotten.

Amour Toujours

Nailah D'arcy

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Nailah's Favorite Poem Friday...

2013-03-15T07:15:00.000-04:00

Her Voice
By Oscar Wilde

The wild bee reels from bough to bough

With his furry coat and his gauzy wing.
Now in a lily-cup, and now
Setting a jacinth bell a-swing,
In his wandering;
Sit closer love: it was here I trow
I made that vow,

Swore that two lives should be like one
As long as the sea-gull loved the sea,
As long as the sunflower sought the sun,--
It shall be, I said, for eternity
'Twixt you and me!
Dear friend, those times are over and done,
Love's web is spun.

Look upward where the poplar trees
Sway and sway in the summer air,
Here in the valley never a breeze
Scatters the thistledown, but there
Great winds blow fair
From the mighty murmuring mystical seas,
And the wave-lashed leas.

Look upward where the white gull screams,
What does it see that we do not see?
Is that a star? or the lamp that gleams
On some outward voyaging argosy,--
Ah! can it be
We have lived our lives in a land of dreams!
How sad it seems.

Sweet, there is nothing left to say
But this, that love is never lost,
Keen winter stabs the breasts of May
Whose crimson roses burst his frost,
Ships tempest-tossed
Will find a harbour in some bay,
And so we may.

And there is nothing left to do
But to kiss once again, and part,
Nay, there is nothing we should rue,
I have my beauty,--you your Art,
Nay, do not start,
One world was not enough for two
Like me and you.

By Oscar Wilde

Beautiful poem...

Have a wonderful weekend

Amour Toujours
Nailah D'arcy

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