Debbie Guzzi Poet Ballade

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Blessed Be

Lady, weave Your circle tight
With a web of living light 
Earth and Air and Fire and Water
Bind us to you.


MacDermot, the Prince of Coolavin came
to Connachta a fair maiden to win,
as the maypole rose a redhead proclaimed, 
that to marry him, her heart was aflame; 
so life comes again with a slow spin.
The pole is lifted and she beribbons him;
merry as their red and white ribbons crossed
wedded like wefts in the weave of the Lord's skein.
MacDermot the Prince was right chivalrous.

How the town folk of Sligo laughed and danced 
each youthful suitor had bells on their shoes.
Eight at a time the couples round pranced 
every Da's hoped his daughter to loose.
But, Meg the red had a mind to seduce,
and the Prince, well the Prince, was Goddess crossed.
Meg's lips were wine and he had but those two;
MacDermot the Prince was right chivalrous.

White for the virgin each Goddess blessed
red for the God of the green woods so old
green ribbons the forest, gold's sun's tressed 
all twirl round the royal wreath topped Maypole.
Blessed is the tree, with honors foretold 
as maids and masters their ribbons criss-crossed 
while the Prince MacDermot held Meg; they strolled.
MacDermot the Prince was right chivalrous.

The Rune Inguz was read, they blessed all holds
and the grand green hills were bereft of frost
for spring was here and their vows were told.
MacDermot the Prince was right chivalrous.

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Sharlotte Newan February 21, 2015 at 3:39 PM Congratulations

Paul Callus February 17, 2015 at 12:37 PM Congratulations, Debbie. What a lovely narrative in ballade form! Takes me back to the poetry of old. // paul

Richard Lamoureux February 17, 2015 at 8:52 AM What an excellent choice for top honors!

Skat A February 16, 2015 at 6:00 PM Debbie, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win **SKAT**

Sandra Haight February 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM Debbie, my heartfelt congratulations to you for your deserved 1st Place win! Your poem is so descriptive and I enjoyed reading it so much. Hugs, Sandra

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 16, 2015 at 11:50 AM Life is Like a Maypole Debbie. Congrats on winning 1st place. God bless.

Jan Allison February 16, 2015 at 11:42 AM Dropping back with my congrats Debbie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Seren Roberts February 16, 2015 at 9:34 AM Well done and many thanks for submitting such a lovely poem Debbie....Seren

Janet Eaton February 16, 2015 at 9:33 AM Congratulations Debbie, This is a beautiful poem and so worthy of 1st place. Hugs Janet

Jan Allison February 9, 2015 at 3:40 AM I predict Seren will love this Debbie - such a beautiful descriptive write - reminds me of Arthur and Guinevere I have such vivid images in my head - fabulous write a 7 from me:-) hugs jan xx Debbie Guzzi February 9, 2015 at 8:38 AM Thank you Jan, it still needs work, but I was tired. I hope to work more on it today.

Robert Lindley February 8, 2015 at 9:23 PM My friend, this is not only a great write but also a very inspiring one that is a joy to read. I love poetry in this style and its so well crafted with such a smooth flow. Adding this to my fav list and thanks... A7