Notes About The Poem

This is a poem I was inspired to write when I was told the story about the origin of the name Lin and its many derivatives. The name actually comes from the Viking 'lin' word meaning waterfall. Many thanks to Kirk Tierney ~

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I Am Lin

I have the touch of viking in me
The spirit of the wild and free
I am the waterfall cascading
Across all nordic kingdom

My sovereignty undenied
I render lush abundance
Assuring joy to a parched land
Pride and glory to its clan

I am the gurgling source of life
That will not ever wither
I am Lin of the winds
The goddess of the meadows

I bring forth springtime’s magic
And the song of meadowlarks
I am Lin who hails from lands of reverie
Of the many crosswinds I am Lin               



Read on air by invitation  ~  January 9, 2022  'POETS HARBOUR'

AP: 3rd place 2026, Honorable Mention 2026, Honorable Mention 2021

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Delice Arleen Skelly

July 26, 2021 at 1:37 AM

Line, I love this one, it takes me to a magical place...Delice

Line Gauthier

July 26, 2021 at 3:36 AM

Thank you so much, Delice ~

Gary Radice

July 25, 2021 at 1:12 PM

I'm with Milt on this one: There's a lovely flow to your words Line. I'd add that I also sense a very strong, assertive, positive, hopeful and caring vibe to your words too in keeping with the theme and subject. Great read. Cheers - Gary

Line Gauthier

July 25, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Thank you so much, Gary ~