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Ladies and Lions
About My Video 'Ladies and Lions' on my YouTube Channel _____ Gesso Cocteau YouTube Channel In the mystical realm of the enchanted jungle, where the moon whispered secrets to the towering trees and the sun bestowed its golden warmth upon the emerald foliage, a legendary tale unfolded—the tale of Ladies and Lions. Long ago, when the universe was but a synthesis of dreams, majestic beings emerged, embodying the essence of both solar and lunar realms. Women and lions, two majestic entities, shared a kinship that transcended the boundaries of mere existence. In this ethereal land, they were bound by common traits—elegance, strength, courage, justice, and magic. Known as "the KING of the beasts," the lion held sway over the sunlit domains, symbolizing power and might. Yet, within the heart of the lioness, a connection to the Great Mother stirred—a symbol of protection and nurturing grace. Thus, the ladies and lions became intertwined, creating a perpetual balance. In the heart of the this mystical jungle, where the air hummed with the melody of unseen spirits, goddesses were paired with lions from their very birth. This sacred union formed a bond so profound that it transcended the earthly realm. The goddesses and their protectors became inseparable companions, their destinies woven into the fabric of the cosmos. As the ladies and lions roamed the enchanted jungle, their purpose was clear—to bring wellness and balance to the delicate ecosystem that cradled life. Each goddess, with her lion by her side, wielded the magic of both sun and moon, ensuring harmony prevailed. The love between these divine beings was a testament to the sacredness of their bond. A love that surpassed the limits of mortal understanding, it was a union of celestial devotion. The goddesses and their lion protectors, guided by an unspoken vow, stood as guardians of the land of enchantment. In moments of peril, when the jungle echoed with the whispers of unseen dangers, the goddesses and lions would merge seamlessly, becoming one. A harmonious fusion of strength and grace, a manifestation of the unbreakable link between the solar and lunar forces. Their magical gifts, bestowed upon them by the universal forces that watched over the enchanted jungle, were harnessed for a noble cause—the protection of Earth. With each beat of their courageous hearts, the ladies and lions safeguarded the delicate balance of nature, weaving enchantment and magic into the very fabric of existence. And so, the legend of Ladies and Lions endured—a timeless story of symbiosis, love, and the eternal dance between the solar and lunar realms. In the heart of the jungle, where the moon and sun embraced in eternal harmony, their tale echoed through the ages, a testament to the enduring power of mythical bonds and the guardianship of a world touched by enchantment. Video Art © Gesso Cocteau
Wildness
About My Video 'Wildness' on Gesso Cocteau YouTube Gesso Cocteau YouTube Channel This is a celebration of wildness, where the primal meets the celestial, and where the untamed spirit of leopards and the boundless freedom of crows inspire us to live with daring sensuality. Leopards ladies and crows converge to weave a tale of untamed beauty, fearlessness and unbridled spirit. In this visual odyssey, these magnificent creatures symbolize the wildness within women – feral and untamed, this enchanted land that embraces passion, sensuality, and an unyielding connection to our precious Earth. This is a celebration of the uncultivated, where the primal meets the sublime, and where the fierce spirit of leopards and the boundless freedom of crows inspire us to live daringly and passionately. This is the raw, sensual force that pulsates with undomesticated and tameless courage. The leopard, a manifestation of primal power, prowls with a predatory elegance, embodying the fierce and passionate nature that pulses through the veins of existence. Meanwhile, the crow, dark-winged and mysterious, becomes the harbinger of secrets and transformation, a symbol of the enigmatic depths of the human spirit. Ladies, both graceful and wild, entwine with these symbolic creatures in a subversive dance, birthing a clan that defies convention and societal norms. This is a celebration, a rebellious chorus that echoes the courage of the wild, inviting the audacity to be different, to embrace the untamed within. The symbolism of leopards and crows intertwines with the human experience, creating a discordant yet harmonious anthem that resonates with the primal and the mysterious. Stay wild and untamed;
Owl Tribe
Journey through the mystical realms of the ‘Owl Women’ video, where wisdom takes flight on silent wings.
Thirst
Thirst I was wondering about falling into you how it happened and the translucent way we carry one another from noiseless vowels to voluptuary adjectives and imaginary longing all wrapped around words, tongues tied to this craving. Sometimes I am afraid that we won’t survive the material world. I dream our flesh rears itself up like predators in wet jungles and begin to feed upon one another with the appetite of starving animals. Our hearts catch fire, and the water of our bodies becomes fluorescent fueling the thirst of blind seduction. Something is leading me down this path something wants the words to turn to breath, something wants the wondering to taste the salt of flesh. The trees in my garden have eyes shadows hiss at the light. Icy bodies by need circle the sun, my birds stay close watching me wait for you. © Gesso Cocteau https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8tw2QRuNgM
A Poet Falls In Love
A Poet Falls in Love It takes courage to live. When the poem becomes so transparent you wonder if the reader can see the wounds inside your eyes ____ the sight that never heals. Once I loved a man who came to me in a dream but my soul was divided Once I loved another man who wanted my heart and was willing to pay for it in gold. I expected better from both: ( a poet falls in love to write about it ) I break the bindings of my favorite poet’s books not because I want to but because of my need ____ ( every poets wants too much ) I wanted time so I refused to let my womb be used for anything except excuses. I wanted love but my public confessions would always lay me down into a bed of blaze ____ (men want admission not disclosure) ____ and if your lucky the ghost of your lovers won’t leave stones in your heart It seems I am always rising from a war crawling into the arms of my youth. It takes courage to live. © Poem: Gesso Cocteau © Art: Pete Berg
Fragments
Fragments Where the darkness kisses the light and the light begs for forgiveness, where the split in time allows the shade of this shadow to sleep within his arms. Where once I lost sight of the beauty of wildness and our unharnessed rapture. Where I dreamt we were children and the wink of your eye became a door to our lives. Where I lost you and you would not return when I asked you why you whispered to me, “the void is where we find one another.” When the emptiness echoed with illuminated sight I saw fragments of myself. I became a witness to the rising of our lust. you remember now____don’t you? © Gesso Cocteau From 'STRANDED HEARTS' An Anthology Of Love Poetry Art by Pete Berg for 'STRANDED HEARTS' An Anthology Of Love Poetry
The Raven
The Raven I am the precipice of the mountain you are standing upon, I am the feather that lands at your feet when you are alone, I am the dream wrapped around you, holding you tight on a cold winter’s eve: I am the moon catching you when you fall from the sky, I am the song of the flower that kisses you good night, I am the wildfire that burns between us. I am the heart that goes on beating even when it is broken, I am the kiss that bruises you, the lust that does not struggle. I am the first time you fell in love from a distance: I am the faithful and the betrayed, the unthinkable, I am the silent lover, the starving lover, the lover who wants to be yours. I am the unfinished stone you searched for in the quarry: I am the naked earth who stands before you awaiting your hammer and your blade. I am the poet, the sculptor and the shadow reading your words, I am the dream between dusk and darkness, I am the pathless woods the broken compass and the poetry lost in translation. I was the one you were seeking because I was seeking you. I was the wildfire that burned between us. ( Now ) I am the embers laying down in darkness. I am temptation, I am the raven. Poetry and Art © Gesso Cocteau
STRANDED HEARTS
SOON TO BE RELEASED - STRANDED HEARTS An Anthology of Love Poetry Written by Gesso Cocteau Illustrated by Pete Berg "Now I understand the secret of redemption, I will never forget you. We are forever stranded hearts _____."