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The Vikings Dream, a Northland Story

Waves crash with word from Scotland Warblers answer with yawning skies Rocks washed up from last night's storm Blaspheme glory, fought for Rome Pushcarts filled with bravery tell Of battles waged, regret for sale Winter scoured laws they passed Before the titles pressed in clay Gulls enjoyed a calm sea float While Ravens spoke in lightning bolts Far out to sea, inside my mind Lilies dance and pour red wine I'll pay two- pence if you will sell That spruce bough's dream The Vikings tell When I look out, upon this earth I see a land, that smiles with mirth And when she smiles, back at me I'll know my dreams Rest Peacefully 08/14/13 © All Rights Reserved

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Moonbee Canady

Date: 9/15/2013 2:16:00 PM

I forgot to say while it was now one of my favs: Gulls enjoyed a calm sea float While Ravens spoke in lightning bolts Far out to sea, inside my mind Lilies dance and pour red wine When I look out, upon this earth I see a land, that smiles with mirth And when she smiles, back at me I'll know my dreams Rest Peacefully ... Oh heck, I just like the whole thing!

Moonbee Canady

Date: 9/15/2013 2:13:00 PM

Oh and Aaah ... this was a dream-cast spell as I read it. It flowed short & directly, but it was powerful, like one of those long-ships ... it had that nostalgic touch that I can only imagine a viking would have ... or ... a Jimbo ... this is going into my favs ... MoonBee