Hughie

Beady black eyes shining brightly
Agile, most ardent hunter of all
Dark digger of dens
Glossy gleaming three-coloured garment
Eloquent eternal guardian of earth
Roaming reaper of dark roots

Mist to Sun (a sonnet??)

Grey wips of mist cover the ground
The trees look sad, I hear no sound
Dew drops hang from all the branches
The grass is damp, mud fills the trenches

Soil clings to my boots and slows my speed
Bushes reach for my clothes, I do not heed
All noise is muffled by cotton wool clouds
The whole world around me is wrapped in a shroud

Then all starts to change, hardly noticable first
The sounds sound freer, to the surface they burst
The grass starts to glow green and bright around
The trees stand erect now, with gold they are crowned
The world shakes free from the quiet white blanket
As a ray of sunshine touches and transforms

Hyazinth

You grew slowly under my eyes
little flowers blooming so bright
perfume first timid
then intense spirit
uplifting
and divine

Vessel

Formed in clay
Hardened and baked
Cast in metal
Never to break
Cut in wood
Warm and smooth
Made from glass
Shining so cool
None of these though equal my soul
A vessel so fragile yet strong and bold
What does it contain?
Much suffering and pain

Embers

Under a thick layer of ashes
Covered, smothered, tiny flame thrashes
Eagerly licking
Joyfully flickering
Then searingFire flashes

Who Are You?

Who are you?
Can I see you?
Who are you?
Can I touch you?

Who are you?
Can I feel you?
Who are you?
Can I grasp you?

I can't see you because I am blind
I can't touch you because you are so far
I can't feel you because I closed my heart
I can't grasp you because I am a child

Will you open my eyes?
Will you touch my soul?
Will you hear my cries?
Will you make me whole?

More

Swishing and swirling
Round and round
Twisting and turning
Homeward bound

Faster and faster
Deeper and stronger
Intensity gathers
Growing hunger

Flowing downwards
Gathering speed
Gathering powers
Glowing fierce

Bursting into flame
Becoming whole
The wind will proclaim
The essence of my soul

Peace

My soul is quiet now and still
I gaze over shadowy hills
Deeply drink my fill
Embrace the slight chill
O' breeze's frill
Life stands still

First Rays of Sunlight

First rays of sunlight touch my face,
Haze covers the land
And mist swirls in whispy strands
Hands that softly stroke me
Free and limitless light shines forth
More and more each moment
Whole and glowing with delight
Bright and warm the sun rises
Praises are sung by birds.

Riddle

See my humble brown cloak
Peer into my black sparkeling eyes
Alas, I am just one of many folk
Ready to defend my place
Reach out, try to touch me
Or fly away with me
Who am I?

Round and round

I am in a snow flake
softly falling to the ground
I am slowly melting
always homeward bound

I drip into the dark soil
weaving here and there
always flowing further
tight spaces I can bear

I am now with others as lonely as me
we shall join our forces
and turn into a stream
Then we move upwards
through white narrow veins
further and further
'till the light shines again

I am in a flower
breaking through earth's hard crust
I give her bright colours
and quench her thirst
Then I slowly dissolve again
floating upwards this time

I wonder what will happen
when I reach the sky
I join the fair clouds
making many new friends
others like me abound
and we dance and we dance

Then the dance ends
I can feel my own weight
I slowly slip downwards
I try not to be afraid
I am in a snow flake...

Where Are You?

Where are you?
I have waited over here
Where are you?
I have waited patiently
Where are you?
I searched the sky by night
Where are you?
I peered in the sun so bright
Where are you?
I walked amongst the trees
Where are you?
I sailed every sea
Where are you?
I examined even the clouds
Where are you?
I listened to the wind howl
Where are you?
I read every book
Where are you?
Where haven't I looked?
Where oh where are you?

You were always there
Holding me gently
You were always there
Ready to tend to me
You were always there
Reaching out for my soul
You were always there
Making me whole
You were always there
In the sea, in the clouds
You were always there
In the stillness, in every sound
You were always there
Soothing my heart
You were always there
Never to part
You were always there
Always

Clogyrnach

Bright Brigid, my mother so fair

Always ready to love, to care

To you I shall turn

My heart and soul burn

In return

Take my prayer

5-4-3-2-1... bungy

I move towards the edge up high

my eyes look straight into the sky

my arms wide apart

I jump out so far

shooting star

and I fly

Flames

Flames burning brightly in my hearth
Red, yellow, orange, blue and white blast
Living and breathing
A faery leaping
Sighs heaving
Shadows cast

Aliteration

Standing still by the lake
Looking longingly at the horizon
The sun is setting
The sky is surging
Ready ripples roam on the surface
For a silvery fish took a fly
They move merrily
Swirling slowly around
The clouds are comely coasting
Purple and pale pink
Sailing straight seawards
Glowing gloriously in the dark
A breeze blows steadily
Softly sighs the wind
Leaves linger on the shore
And a bird boldly chirps
I breathe barely
Captivated by the colours
Spellbound by the sound
Transfixed by the tune

Ochtfochlach

Slowly darkness covers the earth
Soberness has replaced laughter and mirth
Owls awake and the sparrow seek their perch
Nightfall is close
Bright colours turn blue,grey, then blackI
walk slowly home along the track
A hush falls as I find my way back
Nightfall spells repose

Ochtfochlach

Listen to the wind blow
It brings rain, then snow
Let us quickly up the mountain go
To stand in the streaming air
The raindrops beautiful to behold
Slowly turn into snowflakes so cold
Which just a moment my hand can hold
A treasure not lasting but fair

I am (Early Morning Me)

I am a raven's dark wing
I am a whisper on the wind
I am a sigh in the breeze
I am a leaf slowly falling

I am a bush on a rock
I am a rhustle in the grass
I am a creak of the branch
I am the eye of the fox

I am a mouse running quick
I am the howling of the wolf
I am the screaming of a bird
I am a shadow against the moon

I am a grey lining on the horizon
I am the barking of a dog
I am a cat returning home
I am a cloud turning pink

Praise Ochtfochlach for Kim

Most faithful friend of mine
I look into your dark brown eye
Enjoying your companionship so fine
Without you my life would not be quite right
You run next to me so fast
With you I'm never long downcast
Your fidelity is unsurpassed
The road is enjoyable with you by my side

Heart

Beating boldly when I see you
and jumping with joy
Racing relentlessly when I'm running
and shouting eager elation

Flutterig fearfully when all goes bleak
and missing multiple beats
Swelling and soaring with pride
when triumph tears down walls

Shrinking in my cheerless chest
when loneliness looms
Soaring and skipping in symphony
because we are wonderously worthy
of peace and powers
hining in the shadowy sky
showering silently upon us
shooting stars
shimmering silvery
in my heavely heart

The Sea

Deep blue and peaceful at times
to calm my soul and my mind
Then raging and eating men's lives
to cause deep pain and grief
Letting me sail on her grey skin
Carries my boat in a race to win
Feeding and soothing my heart deep within
The sea gives me joy and relief

Window

There's a window in my house
letting in the light
Filtering it, allowing me to browse
see what I decide

There's a window in my house
sheltering me from the wind
helping me keep my vows
to protect my family and kin

There's a window in my soul
letting in the light
nurtering me, making me whole
helping me grow upright

There's a window in my soul
protecting me from evil
to keep bright glowing the coal
whilst ever avoiding upheaval

Clogyrnach for Seb

Bright one oh how much I love ye
Small yet so full of bravery
Your hands touching stars
Your eyes throwing sparks
Life leaves marks
Remain free

My Sons

Three young princes went a-riding
To conquer the world e'er fighting
Proud and cheerfully
Laughing roaming free
Happily
Colliding

Valentine's Day 2007

You are my love ever true
All adventures we have been through
Bound us together
Stronger and better
Forever
Old and new

Mist

Grey veils wafting between the trees
White shrouds sailing on a breeze
Thick blankets hiding a maze
All sounds are muffled by your presence
Cobwebs slowly decaying
Vapours swirling and swaying
Plumes of smoke merrily playing
My hands touch your cold wet essence

Porridge

Glorious food, worthy of kings
Steaming hot, let the feast begin!
Who can resist you?
Consistency of glue,
Sweet the taste
Come, tuck in!

Peace

My soul is quiet now and still
I gaze over shadowy hills
Deeply drink my fill
Embrace the slight chill
O' breeze's frill
Life stands still

First Rays of Sunlight

First rays of sunlight touch my face,
Haze covers the land
And mist swirls in whispy strands
Hands that softly stroke me
Free and limitless light shines forth
More and more each moment
Whole and glowing with delight
Bright and warm the sun rises
Praises are sung by birds.

Sireadh Thall

Seek beyond creation's veil
Seek beyond
Look upon the sky so pale
Seek beyond
Search behind the clouds of your mind
Seek beyond
Seek and rest not until you find
Seek beyond
Gaze into a candle's flame
Seek beyond
Pierce through the secret's realm
Seek beyond
Patiently walk slowly on
Seek beyond
Spirit as your companion
Seek beyond

Earth

I breath in deeply
the smell of the earth
Eyes closed
Hands filled
with rich crumbeling soil
My heart beats gently
My lips smile
My soul expands
This is where I come from
This is where I am
This is where I go to
Home
Mother
Earth

Lady

Bright burning flame
Roaring red fire
Invoking insight
Giving grace
Holding hearts
Infinite imagination
Drink deeply

Threefold Flame

I am the fire in your head
Burning brightly
Inspiring words
Wordlessly
Inspiring song
Silently
I am the fire in your heart
Glowing gently

Moving your hands
To create
Moving your thoughts
To craft
Motionless
I am the fire in your soul
Consuming all
Transforming suffering
Into healing
Transforming death
Into life

I am
I have been
I will be

Green man wisdom

Hazel means, seek wisdom deep inside and below
Ivy says, ask for support
Yew tells me, I have to go on
Where does this path lead?
Do I have to know?
Do I want to know?
Or should I just follow,
Trusting
Hoping
Knowing
Already

Here... there...

Beneath the surface tiny bubbles
Between rays of sunlight specks of dust
Above the clouds eagles
Beyond the horizon flickering stars
Beneath the surface fear
Between rays of sunlight joy
Above the clouds freedom
Beyond the horizon home
Beneath the surface my heart
Between rays of sunlight my soulA
bove the clouds my spirit
Beyond the horizon new territories

Seasons

A brisk breeze blows over bright blue blossoms
Bird song soars straight into the silent sky
Delicate clouds drift dreamily into a dawning day
Sweet spring sends sundry greetings
Bees buzz busily in the blistering heat
Frogs frolic freely in fair forest pools
Red roses reluctantly reach out ruby fingers
Strong summer scents flavour the streets
Murky mists mingle mind and matterSquirrels swiftly slip savoury nuts in storage
Hazelmice harvest honey hued hay
Autumn gives generous golden green gifts
Snow showers send streams of silent flakes
Bold bats brave bleak barren beaconsHarpers hail heaven with heroic hymns
Winter waves waxen white hands

Raven

Raven

Black eyed beauty
Glossy robe
Feathers so deeply hued
Strong and bold
High into the air you swing
Riding the storm
Loud your voice does ring
Great deeds you perform
Men bring you love and fear
What does your presence mean?
When I see you draw nearI only feel joy within
Raven