You cannot survive in a field of thorns, being a dandelion.You have to become a thorn. You cannot survive in a field of thistles, being a rose.You have to become a thistle. You cannot survive in a joust, being a damsel in distress.You have to become an armored knight. You cannot survive among the swordsContinue reading “Fionn’s song”
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Fiach Dubh/ Raven song
To Yuri Leitch . With gratitude. Somewhere, on the spiral paths of the mounds,Between the sea and the wind,Time waits. Somewhere, on the brink of twilight,On the edge of great waters,I stand. Long are my nights, longer than long.Dark are my days, darker than dark.Time stands still. When the sky grows cold,When the seas riseContinue reading “Fiach Dubh/ Raven song”
I am the wind on the sea/ Fionn
I am the wind on the seaThe ninth wave,The greenest of hills. I am the battle crowThe cry in the nightThe swiftest of blows. I am the keeper of wisdomThe deepest of poolsThe brightest lightning. I am the sentinel of truthThe Leader of leadersThe fastest of arrows. I am the torch in the darkThe sharpestContinue reading “I am the wind on the sea/ Fionn”
The Sluagh
Fast ride the Sluagh,Dark are the skies.Fast ride the Sluagh,Light dims. Fast ride the Sluagh,Shining hosts.Fast ride the Sluagh,Bright eyed. Fast ride the Sluagh:Chime the bells.Fast ride the Sluagh:Hear the horns. Fast ride the Sluagh-Never look,Fast ride the Sluagh-Don’t you dare. Fast ride the Sluagh:Swords unsheathed,Fast ride the Sluagh:Swords aflame. Fast ride the Sluagh:Death awaitsFastContinue reading “The Sluagh”
For I am Fionn
Where the others might findPeace in solitude,Where the others might seePerfection in comfort,I’ll find solace in battle,For I am Fionn. Where the others might wishFor a quiet life,Where the others might knowThe bliss of love,I’ll find solace in battle,For I am Fionn. Where the others might swearTheir loyalty to the king,Where the others might giveTheirContinue reading “For I am Fionn”
Fionn
Táim réidh, Fionn. ‘ Sure, are ya? ‘ he smiles, broadly, mischievously. ‘Ready?’ ‘Take me there. Take me home’. ‘Erin’s home now?’ He exclaims, amused. ‘ I thought Wales was, leannán’. His green eyes twinkling, he pulls me up into the saddle. ‘Only teasing, leannán. Only teasing. We, gardai, have no home except the oneContinue reading “Fionn”
Mannanan an t-ainm/ Mannanan is my name
Mannanan an t-ainm atá orm,Ón doimhneacht a thagann mé.First among the ancient,Wisest among the immortal,Crusher of ships. Mannanan an t-ainm atá orm,Ón doimhneacht a thagann mé.Giver of treasures,Keeper of Sacred gates,Father of waves. Mannanan an t-ainm atá orm,Ón doimhneacht a thagann mé.Master of sea foam,Lord of white horses,King of the depth. Mannanan an t-ainm atáContinue reading “Mannanan an t-ainm/ Mannanan is my name”
Into the Unknown 