Domnal Spanne'ach
Domnal Spanne’ach (fl. 1580-1610) i. That […]
Zeitgeisten
Zeitgeisten Crisp light with sharp-edged shade Starkly contrasted; Pale sunshine by enveloped Cloud-glooms blasted; Storm-winds and wintry showers Blent together; Bare trees exposed to torments […]
The Ark on Ararat
The Ark on Ararat Vast over Turkey and Iran stands Ararat — Where once there sailed that famous Ark of History, Freighted with life and human inspiration’s hopes; The fossilised remains of which are said to […]
The Monastic City
The Monastic City (Glendalough) [Foreword: This poem is an imaginative presentation of life and motivation in a mediæval monastery. It should not be considered as an expression of the author’s […]
Snowflakes
Snowflakes The minute structure of each snowflake is so fine, The intricate simplicity of its design So exquisitely perfect in itself, Divine Intelligence, some think, must be its manufactury!. For you could spend a lengthy lifetime looking through […]
Orion
Orion When glorious Orion strides the night — Red Betelgeus sat on his shoulder high, Bright Rigel at his knee, club raised to strike His quarry with its shining potency; His […]
A Spell
A Spell (For the release of a Giant) Amanatha!. Zaranthula!. I call upon the powers of the sky!. (Come thunder, lightning, storm-bred wind!). […]
The Giant
The Giant I saw a giant’s face today amongst the trees, Deep-shadowed, opposite my house. Only his huge, Brown head was visible, his trunk and limbs concealed Beneath a covering of soil and tangled roots. […]
Atalanta and Milanion
Atalanta and Milanion If you should really want to hit the mark, Striking your target where the bull’s-eye stares, Do not allow your aim to be disturbed By the intrusion of distractive thought Or sight; just concentrate on your intent!. […]