Best Southlands Poems

Poems from the Norse-lands

Snowlands – Personal Journey

I have come back to the Snowlands,
Perhaps for the last time in this life;
I need their benediction
When I perform the ancient rites.

I need that blessing on me,
Before I leave the Northern lands,
And travel to far places,
Where my Gods hold...

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TRIBUTE TO BOB CORKISH



Captain Tom’s a UK trail blazer
Bob Corkish is our Manx fundraiser
He’s raised over ten grand
Walking around Southlands
For care workers he’s a big praiser

Bob is ninety-three years of age
His endeavour now takes center stage
He may have tired feet
When his walk is complete
Could you...

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Widsith the Far-Traveler, Part III
ancient Anglo-Saxon poem
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

I was also with Eormanric for many years,
as long as the Goth-King availed me well;
he gave me six hundred shillings of pure gold
beaten into a beautiful neck-ring!
This I gave to Eadgils, overlord of the...

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