AS YET UNWRITTEN
The men of many wounds sat round
the crackling fires of flashing light
the harp was played on strings of gold
sweet herbs were strewn beneath their feet.
And when they sat as one at feast
and raised their flowing drinking horns
their ears were thirsty for the tales
of fearless deeds of mighty men .
Of men who swung their sails to wind
and slew with swords that sung as sweet
as any maiden left behind.
In awe they heard the sagas told
not written down for few could write.
- Author: Michael Edwards ( Offline)
- Published: June 3rd, 2017 01:00
- Category: Unclassified
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Comments9
As I read I fealt like I was reading about history through a poem. I really enjoyed this!
Thanks - pleased you enjoyed it Virago
Good write and pic M.
Thanks o
I picture Valhalla , where old Vikings do gather and swig and sway .
Interesting picture and I'm hesitant to say what I see because I see many things from white doves to a car crash .
Valhalla it is - thanks s.
Brilliant Michael
Absolutly brilliant
This is my kind of
Poem..well done..
Thanks PH - wish I had the inspiration to write more like this.
Very good write and a cracking picture.
Thanks so much G
Beautiful poem, Michael! Thanks.
Thank you Louis.
Very nice, I enjoyed how smooth it was to read and the alliteration used on the sword swinging line. Good use of alliteration always gets me
That's kind of you - thanks for looking in.
You written this poem yet. or is it still unwritten? Said some wag (me!). Ah yes, I see you've written it! heehee.
I'm one of the few who can - cheers O
Nicely done.
Sir I'd be honored to serve on your next voyage. I have a full suit of mail. My specialty is broad ax. I have numerous kills to my credit and have taken the wives of my opponents. I'm from The Valley Dal.
Welcome aboard Augustus but can you row?
Have a long oar of Larch, carved it me self.
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