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Post by Craig on Nov 20, 2007 10:55:17 GMT -1
Following what Arth said about his excellent pictures I am wondering how many people here think that the Bardic Chair is only for poetry? And good poetry at that?
Let's make this clear shall we. The Bardic Chair fora is for members of CF to display their creative talents, not just poetry. Short stories, photographs, music, art work and crafts of all types are all welcome.
Unfortunately we just don't have the space for novels and large images or files. But if you want to post a summary and a link that would be great. If you don't have a website then e-mail Blackbird or myself and we'll see what we can do.
Another point - there are many here, and I have been amongst them in the past, who that feel that their poetry is 'not good enough' to share. Well the answer to that is: Poppycock!
One of the puposes of having a fora like this, in a private community such as CF, is to allow people the opportunity to put their work before friends and say - what do you think of this?
So please, if you have written something, even if you feel it is not all that good, post it to The Bardic Chair. How else are you to ever find out if you have that spark, or to gain the encouragement to push yourself further? After all even Kipling, Betjeman, Yeats and Blake began somewhere.
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Post by arth_frown on Nov 20, 2007 10:59:30 GMT -1
I've wrote a couple of short poems in my lifetime I'll start the ball rolling and post them on here.
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Post by Craig on Nov 20, 2007 11:00:19 GMT -1
Excellent! Any more for any more?
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Post by redraven on Nov 20, 2007 16:58:27 GMT -1
I recently put pen to paper, poetically speaking, for the first time since the 70's, I will post shortly. It's basic, I am no poetic bard I'm afraid, but I was a little surprised with the result. I was also contemplating photography as I used to do a lot in my late teens, Arth has awoken a hibernating interest RR
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Post by suelittleowl on Nov 20, 2007 19:21:10 GMT -1
I make a mean lemon drizzle cake, will post one later.
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Post by sonofrobinswood on Nov 20, 2007 19:25:40 GMT -1
MMMmmmm yes please Sue.
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Post by arth_frown on Nov 21, 2007 16:37:14 GMT -1
I make a mean lemon drizzle cake, will post one later. I'm still waiting for mine
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Post by Midori on Nov 21, 2007 20:13:26 GMT -1
It's not easy to put bellydance in here, and old age and fibromyalgia have caught up with me now!
Cheers, midori
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Post by lowri on Nov 21, 2007 20:57:36 GMT -1
I make a mean lemon drizzle cake, will post one later. Mmmm ..... sounds good L x
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Post by Craig on Nov 22, 2007 6:30:53 GMT -1
It's not easy to put bellydance in here .... Cheers, midori Have you heard of You Tube? If not, a simple picture of your performance would be great! I assume that this was native Brythonic Belly-dancing, the Dance of the Seven Tartan Blankets perchance? Seriously though, dance is an oft forgotten bardic art in my book.
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Post by Blackbird on Nov 22, 2007 9:57:30 GMT -1
Well, my CD is currently languishing in unmade state, after many wrangles with the production company and two bodged pressings... But if anyone wants to hear some of my harp music, there are a few tunes up on my Myspace page
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Post by Craig on Nov 22, 2007 11:58:54 GMT -1
She really is worth a listen folks...
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Post by arth_frown on Nov 22, 2007 13:19:58 GMT -1
She really is worth a listen folks... Well done there Blackbird excellent plucking or whatever you call it.
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Post by Blackbird on Nov 24, 2007 19:33:30 GMT -1
Plinking ;D
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Post by Midori on Nov 24, 2007 22:28:45 GMT -1
The Dance of The Seven Tartan Blankets eh? Maybe I'll give it some thought! practice around the campfire at Beltane's Grey Mare Camp!
Not sure I'd want it on You Tube tho!
Cheers, Midori
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Post by arth_frown on Nov 26, 2007 11:08:06 GMT -1
I knew it begun with a P, plucking is what you do to chickens. ;D
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Post by Heron on Nov 26, 2007 20:39:10 GMT -1
GWALES
I
GODODDIN"
Am drynni drylaw drylen"
Men called him an eagle, Gwyddien Hair fell from his head The land he fought for was fair But ravaged: Merlin sang for him.
Women called after him, Bradwen He faced death like a man Who would hold a wolf-mane weaponless Bitten by that sad battle - an end of boldness.
II
BRAN
"dyuot tri aderyn, a dechreu canu udunt ryw gerd"
Seven years they feasted on birdsong At at the end of the seventh Took the head to Gwales.
Sweet voices of Rhiannon In chants of forgetfulness For eighty years of the world's time.
Heilyn opened the door To end the song; He had no choice But to choose sorrow.
The raven croak Brought back the black Head to them. They took it to the White Hill The world moved on.
III
LLYWELYN
"Nyt oes le y kyrcher rac carchar braw"
To quench the fire of the dragon, Cut off his head But do not bury it For the grave is a refuge from fear, A place of resurrection
His head is stuck with an iron pole The searing pain of it runs through my soul
His people must weep to be broken.
We took his head To rot in the sun But didn't cut out The phoenix tongue
The bird flew From the embers to teach His scattered people With fiery speech.
In hovels the hearth flame flickered To nurture the soul of a nation.
IV
DAFYDD
"Annhebyg i'r mis dig du A gerydd i bawb garu"
It is May and the speckled thrush Chatters in the greening bush.
Castle walls stand against the sun.
In the wood the filtered light gleams On brindled shade and it all seems Such a hush as I await the welcome rustle Of a gown against the leaves foretelling love's bustle
The thrush's silver song Trills on And even the crow Brings no memory Of black winter.
Castle men penetrate Their conquered land
My love finds no rebuke.
V
OWAIN
"Na gwall, na newyn, na gwarth Na syched fyth yn Sycharth"
Gold gleams in his gift hand Rich morsels for retainers Bright mead for a bard Each to his rightful portion No court is nearer heaven!
Already It has come to this: Uncommon castle men Of our race Requiring praise.
A prince of mist And castles in the air
They blew each one away
Made a cage Of his mountains For a bird That had flown.
"No-one knows If he lives on”.
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Post by Blackbird on Nov 26, 2007 22:10:59 GMT -1
Absolutely stunning! Showing my lack of bardic skill here, as I can't find words to express how fantastic that is...
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Post by Craig on Nov 27, 2007 6:33:15 GMT -1
The word you are looking for BB is... Wow!
Shouldn't we move this to its own thread?
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