prose – Page 5 – Into the Unknown

My Lord

My Lord, he smells of roses that bloom by the graveyard gate. He smells of life in its fullest, of death and eternal spring. He smells of bitterest autumn, of jasmine and lily fair. His hands smell of darkened churches, wild roses adorn his hair. My Lord, he rides at midnight that creeps from behindContinue reading “My Lord”

Godspouse/ Mother, oh mother

Mother, oh mother, i dreamed of the Hunt. Riders in mist, riders all clad in grey. Mother, oh mother, I dreamed of the Hunt. Riders like shades, riders all flying by. Mother,oh mother, I dreamed of the Hunt. Wind in their hair, wind howling loud. Mother, oh mother, I dreamed of the Hunt. Wind swirlingContinue reading “Godspouse/ Mother, oh mother”

Daughters of Ceridwen

Do not cry, daughters of Ceridwen, for the Awen resides in your eyes. Do not cry, daughters of Ceridwen, for the blessing of Annwfn rests upon your shoulders. What have you to fear, daughters of Ceridwen, when the might of the wise blooms in you? What have you to fear, daughters of Ceridwen,when old magicContinue reading “Daughters of Ceridwen”

Godspouse/ I serve

I serve the king of Annwfn. Lord of the depths, Lord of the high tides, Lord of the winds is my Lord. I serve the master of illusions. Master of mists, master of songspells, master of high magic is my master. I serve the leader of the Hunt. The leader of bards, leader of stormclouds,Continue reading “Godspouse/ I serve”

Whatever happens…

Whatever happens,For whatever reason,Happens in its turn. Whatever does not come,For whatever reason,Is not meant for you. Whatever leaves,For whatever reason,Leaves for good Whatever comes,For whatever reason,Comes when it’s time. Nothing on earthExists with no purpose,Nothing breathes. Nothing on earthIs of no value –Even dust. Nothing on earthStays hidden for long-Even thoughts. Nothing on earthIsContinue reading “Whatever happens…”

Cyledr/ He had the guts

He had the guts – he fell in love.For that he can’t be blamed.He had the guts, but love is tough,And story’s still the same. He had the guts to fight for her,He was so brave and bold,He saw the pyre, He watched it burnAnd then he had to fall. He had the guts, thatContinue reading “Cyledr/ He had the guts”

Godspouse/Here I am, Lord

Well, here I am, Lord, won’t you listen?Typing away thoughts,Blending feelings,Keeping it all in line.Won’t you listen, Lord,Won’t you lend me a hand? Here I am, Lord, won’t you listen?Won’t you come down from your throne?My heart is aching, Lord,My mind is aflame.Won’t you listen, Lord,Won’t you calm me down? Here I am, Lord, won’tContinue reading “Godspouse/Here I am, Lord”

Godspouse/ I see you

I lay out the cards. One by one, in a trance. One, two, three, four… I see you. There you are, riding out like a King of Wands, your hair flying in the wind. Slower, slower…Speeding up…flying past me as a King of Swords, your armor glistening in the moonlight, your sword brighter than freshlyContinue reading “Godspouse/ I see you”

I have heard prayers

I have heard prayers in darkened rooms, and I have heard them in hearts. I have heard prayers in temples, and I have heard them in mountain caves. I have heard prayers in wedding vows, and I have heard them in mourning halls . I have heard prayers on the battlefield and I have heardContinue reading “I have heard prayers”

Godspouse/Cadair Idris

Back to Cadair Idris he rides. Weary and gaunt, for long summer drained him, somber and silent, for the battle days are done. Back home he rides – to Teyrnas y ser, to the realm of summer stars, to the ancient stone arch atop the mountain – there will he cross the boundary,there will heContinue reading “Godspouse/Cadair Idris”