St. Cyril's Well, Anglesey, Wales Uk

My heart has sought your mystery
guardian dryad, ivy tressed tree,
other worldly mound and ley;
long I’ve searched the fair Sidhe.

Here, found I the ancient long bone,
the knurled hawthorn, the Druid’s home.
Sheltered, shrouded, and overgrown
within St. Cyril’s grave well come.

At last, at last my longings free,
and I can dwell a time with thee
A time, past time, with all the wee
Before the banshee calls to me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 21, 2010 at 5:53 AM
Congratulations Deb on your win in the contest "Viva Vacation" sponsored by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
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May 6, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Congrats Debbie on your 15th place win in my viva Vacation contest.. an amazing write .. appreciate your support...luv.. Linda-Marie
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April 12, 2009 at 8:34 PM
You take us to such beautiful places, Deb. I love seeing the world through your poetic eyes. Your imagery is wonderful in this transporting write! I see I have missed many new postings! It feels good to be back on the site. Hope you are well! Love, Robin
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April 12, 2009 at 12:34 PM
love this Deb! it speaks to my Celtic-Blood, my Irish Great-Great Grandfather was an officer of the 'Black Watch' in England/Wales, oh, and thank you! I added a line, about 'string-puppets' in my 'commercial destruction' poem after agreeing with your comments!! I'm closer, but not perfect to my thoughts! jmg gosh, this poem is amazing!
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April 10, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Yeats was a gret student of Irish folklore, you are easier to understand than him, and have a more familiar music to your lore. Thanks for comment on my lullaby ... I feel your love for it. Peace and love always
Winter Avatar
April 7, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Amazing tale in enchanting poetic verse. Makes my imagination soar. There was a tree in my yard as a child, and all this recalls the magic. Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
April 7, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Beautifully done, Like an ancient Celtic folk song...., Deborah...rather mystical.
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April 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Beautifully composed...all the best.
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April 7, 2009 at 12:09 PM
love the last stanza again I say you paint with words
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