Cold is the windThat comes from the west,Dark are the skies:Nuada rides. Cold is the windThat comes from the north,Dark are the skies:The Allfather rides. Cold is the windThat comes from the southDark are the skies:Gwyn ap Nudd rides. Cold is the windThat comes from the eastDark are the skies:The three hosts ride. Three byContinue reading “The hosts/ Three by three”
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Milk and honey
Milk and honey.Gold on white. A cup for BraintA bowl for the Tylwyth teg. Milk and honey.Whispers on the wind. Sage and rosemary,Anise and lavender. A cup for CerridwenA bowl for the Fair folk. Broom and meadowsweetGold on pale pink A cup for BlodeueddA loaf of bread for Lleu. Mead and silver,Wine and amber, AContinue reading “Milk and honey”
Aye, the times will change
Aye, the times will change,But some things shall remainIn bracken, in dust,In dying embers. The walls will crumble,The names shall be forgotten,The music shall cease,The kings shall be no more. Aye, the times will changeBut some things shall remainIn ruins, in stones,In memories of old. The sun will come outAt the hour foretold,The moon willContinue reading “Aye, the times will change”
Aneirin
Aneirin I am the son of the heathered hills,The rolling waves and the distant skies,I am the son of the mists and winds,The cliffs and rivers, the moss and pines. I am the one who sang in the wild,Of battles and hearts on the chainmail sleeves,I am the one who never took sides,In halls whereContinue reading “Aneirin”
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”
Of witches, raindrops and fallen leaves
Tell me of witches and fallen leaves, sing me of Calan Mai. Tell me of raindrops and silks so fine, tell me of love that heals. Sing me of witches that color the leaves from green into golden and red. Sing me of raindrops that shine like the stars, sing me of sunshine that clearsContinue reading “Of witches, raindrops and fallen leaves”
You are mine
‘You are not of your world, you are my child, mine above all others…I’ve watched you grow, my dreams raised you up, my stories nurtured you, my music lulled you into sleep at nights…it was me who had guided you through everything… And I’ve loved you more than any father could love his child. DoContinue reading “You are mine”
I looked for you
In the depths I looked for you, and in the forest green. In the valleys of emerald grass, and in the flowering fields. I sang to the trees and the rivers, I crossed sands and marshes, I traversed oceans and glades. I flew over the mountains and hills, I glided on the wings of theContinue reading “I looked for you”
Hanes Taliesin
It’s been a week since Ceridwen, the wife of King Tegid, was last seen in the Great Hall. It’s been a week since she last sang lullabies to her two children, spoke to her husband or ate, for that matter. No one in her household knew where their mistress was, or what she could beContinue reading “Hanes Taliesin”
For I am the King
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 “For I am the King”
Into the Unknown 