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The Hour |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
In the western land of peat and mist Over ancient, Celtic bones A warning of The Hour, I heard From The Keeper of The Stones He said: "When the fading, summer candle Burns its flickering last When Autumn's door, ajar, bursts forth With spirits of the past Laws of time and laws of space Are suspended at this hour So paint your face; raise loud your voice Deflect the spirits' power Douse the fires, admit the dark Waive the warmth of welcome Beware, they seek a host, these ghouls Pursuing Earthly kingdom Neither flame nor flicker sanction And you shall send them back Terrestial realm shall warm again Relit from Usinach!" |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Nicely written and I even learned a little history here~~  M |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
Hey, thank you, nakd. Just my take on the origin of Halloween. |
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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa |
So, I totally had to Google "Relit from Usinach"! Loved the folklore and the imagery. Aenea If I don't say it...who will? |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
Thank you, Aenea, turn off the lights, and turn up your radio. And thinking of 'turn up your radio'. Try some more Googling...go to you tube...search Caravan- Van Morrison- last Waltz. He may look like a little, red-headed, high-kicking, Irish pixie....but, man, he could sing. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Catchy theme, excellent portrait. Happy Halloween |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Great Write, Happy Halloween! There are places in the heart that do not yet exist; suffering has to enter in for them to come to be - LeonBloy |
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