Ninshubur

I Am Ninshubur, the faithful one,

observant servant trusted by Inanna,

the one who did not fail Her.

I followed the ‘original instructions’

of my Creator.

I Am the part of you that never sleeps,

the part of you that won’t forget,

the witness, keeper of the key,

the watcher in the night.

I will never betray your trust.

You pay psychiatrists to play my role.

You hope your lovers, children, spouse

will always keep the flame of hope

for you as faithfully

as I watched and waited and worked

with skillful means

to ensure the life and freedom,

to effect the safe return,

to safe-guard the immortality

of Inanna, my Beloved Queen.

© Tamara Rasmussen 2018