The Raven and the Wolf

[potia]

I don't write a lot of poetry but this I had to write and I have to share.

The Raven and the Wolf

The Cailleach once called me
She bid me take Her hand
She wrapped Herself about my soul
We flew across the land.

As one we danced together
Sang out to call the snow
We twirled 'til I was dizzy -
And then She let me go.

I fell within Her winter
I feared I'd lose my mind
I thought of watching Raven
And knew myself I'd find.

Wolf came there beside me
And Raven's wings spread wide
They led me then to shelter
They never left my side.

I warmed with them beside me
I found my soul anew
I thought the dance was over.
How little then I knew!

My soul was in deep water
I thought I was alone.
I thought they both had left me
To walk the path they'd shown

But Raven's eyes watch over
And Raven's wings beat strong
Wolf I know will answer now
The questions in my song.

The Cailleach, she called me
She bid me take Her hand
On Raven wings I flew there
With Raven strength I land.

[Heron]

Thanks for sharing this Potia. Very powerful - clearly telling of a deep experience.

[megli]

Beautiful!

[Francis]

I love the line;

"I fell within Her winter"

A very powerful and immediate description of your experience.


There may even be a blushing Raven somewhere who should be proud of, as always, walking his talk.

[potia]

Thanks. It was one of those things that almost wrote itself and has stuck in my memory too.

[arth_frown]

Love it!