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The Wanderer, Part I, translation of the ancient Anglo-Saxon poem

...The Wyrdes were like the Fates, controlling human destinies. The Wanderer ancient Anglo-Saxon poem translation by Michael R. Burch “The one who wanders alone longs for mercy, longs for grace......

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Categories: lordless, death, death of a
Form: Free verse

The Wife's Lament

..."The Wife's Lament" or "The Wife's Complaint" is an Old English/Anglo Saxon poem found in the Exeter Book, which has been dated to 960-990 AD, making it the oldest English poetry anthology. "The Wife......

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Categories: lordless, husband, lost love, love,
Form: Free verse

The Peril

...You are all vehement and gutsy Putting across even the wrong forcefully With vulgarity drawing a bow or curtsy From a righteous man smeared shamefully You care not for truth but to win Teasi......

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Categories: lordless, god, life,
Form: Rhyme

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Medieval Poems Iii

...Medieval Poems Deor's Lament (Anglo Saxon poem, circa 10th century AD) loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch Weland knew the agony of exile. That indomitable smith was wrac......

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Categories: lordless, england, grief, poems, poetry,
Form: Rhyme