The Norse Night

The thunder rang out…..
over….
the foothills, forests and fertile fields
like the battle cry of the Valkyrie’s.
Rain
	Fell
like the 
	pounding 
hoofs of their of their steeds.

Tree limbs 
Lay 
torn asunder 
by Thor’s lightning,
                   reaching 
longingly for the fabled halls of
		Valhalla…………………..
mimicking the brawny arms of the Nordic Hordes.

The only other sound….
	on the feral wind
		was Loki’s laughter
as the flames rose
	from the churches steeple.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Joseph Avatar
July 2, 2009 at 11:04 AM
you really throw yourself into different time periods to understand the present - very detailed with imagery.
Leccese Avatar
July 1, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Very nice! I like it a lot. You choice of words here is amazing! Thanks for the comment. Nate
Goff Avatar
July 1, 2009 at 2:05 PM
yes, reads like the intro to an amazing Greek Classic! well done Deb! jim
Iloduba Jnr Avatar
July 1, 2009 at 1:57 PM
pheeeeeeew............. classic! debbie!
Mckenzie Avatar
July 1, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Wow Deborah a wonderfully colorful piece with strong description throughout! Love Laura :)
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