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Amergin, Bard of the Milesians, lays claim to the Land of Ireland

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Amergin, Bard of the Milesians, lays claim to the Land of Ireland

I am a stag: of seven tines,

I am a flood: across a plain,

I am a wind: on a deep lake,

I am a tear: the Sun lets fall,

I am a hawk: above the cliff,

I am a thorn: beneath the nail,

I am a wonder: among flowers,

I am a wizard: who but I

Sets the cool head aflame with smoke?

I am a spear: that roars for blood,

I am a salmon: in a pool,

I am a lure: from paradise,

I am a hill: where poets walk,

I am a boar: ruthless and red,

I am a breaker: threatening doom,

I am a tide: that drags to death,

I am an infant: who but I

Peeps from the unhewn dolmen, arch?

I am the womb: of every holt,

I am the blaze: on every hill,

I am the queen: of every hive,

I am the shield: for every head,

I am the tomb: of every hope.

Song of Amergin translated by Robert Graves, from The White Goddess, Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London WC1. It appears here under the principle of Fair Use.

And here is Celestial Elf's machinima film of
The Song Of Amergin, A Samhain Story, as referred to in his comment below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsoPRqWqw

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  1. celestial elf14 October 2011 at 03:07

    Great Post, I thought that you might like my machinima film of
    The Song Of Amergin, A Samhain Story,
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsoPRqWqw
    Blessed Be By Stone and Star,
    Celestial Elf ~

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  2. Wendy Mason14 October 2011 at 06:23

    Thank you so much - it is lovely so I've added it here - hope this is OK
    Blessings to you
    Wendy

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  3. Celestial Elf (@CelestialElff)20 October 2011 at 14:45

    Wendy im delighted you liked it and yes its a pleasure to share,
    Blessed Be ~

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  4. Wendy Mason21 October 2011 at 02:45

    Thank you dear Elf
    BB

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