Destiny's Woman

High upon a platform, she dwells among two spheres
Her people mumble strange like chants, that rumble in salt air
The wizened Seidr woman, beyond her fertile years
will hold a staff, against her knees, in regard above her peers

She sits upon the platform, while the people sway and dance
Her eyes are glassy, semi-closed, her mind is in a trance
She is filler of the future's sound, while seeking out the vast
She brings to Fjords, the fish they seek, by believing in the past 

Her voice is as a whisper, she heals and guides them home
Her song becomes distant wind, that fades until it's gone
Among the barren wasteland, it cackles in the cold
Her power is a mountain, found, of spirit frail, yet bold

As she sways her words like little birds, that are carried in the breeze
there are talking sounds, as if from crowns, released from winter trees


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For the contest sponsored by Shadow Hamilton "All Things Norse"
7/26/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kimathi Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 7:44 AM
A very enchanting piece to read any time of day.... Showers of applause to you Carrie! ^_^
Lindley Avatar
August 3, 2014 at 11:50 AM
I enjoyed greatly reading this finely written piece my friend!! Congrats on your win!!!!
Guzzi Avatar
August 3, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Yup another robbed poet ;) NICE Carrie, NICE! not just a retelling but original. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
A   Avatar
August 3, 2014 at 6:43 AM
Wow, I miss this kind of poetry. Epic, --- many fine lines....congrats...Linda
Chutani Avatar
August 3, 2014 at 5:09 AM
Lovely write, Carrie. Congrats.
Kendrick Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 6:13 PM
I chose this one because I like sonnets.This one has good flow and rhyme..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there ..Sara
Hamilton Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 4:52 PM
love this sonnet Carrie congrats on win and ty for entering hugs
Carrillo Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Carrie: this is a very beautiful and well written Sonnet. Good luck in the contest... Lucilla
Lindley Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 8:24 AM
A very, very beautiful sonnet my friend. A pleasure to read this fine morn. Should do well in the contest, good luck.
A. Sharma Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 12:27 AM
Awesome write Carrie ! Loved much !
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