The Castle
...There is a castle standing still.
Where blood was shed
to protect our free will.
When foreign foes
dared trespass,
we kicked their ass.
There is castle standing still.
Where wine flowed free
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Categories:
connacht, courage, eulogy, family,
Form: Rhyme
Irish Woman A.D. 100
...Timeless island woman,
I am the daughter
of the sons of Mil.
I am Badb, Derdriu, and
Medb queen of Connacht
dancing in our fertility festivals'
flickering firelight.
I watch my warrior go
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Categories:
connacht, history, people, places,
Form: Narrative