Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read Contests Groups Learn Forums Store Help
 

Cernunous Reborn the Solstice Vigil

Missing image

The Horned One  lives. the Oak king rises, Hail the Sun reborn.
Raising his fist above the slaughtered remnants of our defiled dreams,

known always by humanity and more, for he is the Dark God.
His name be Havoc, Mayhem. Plunder and Abomination.

Renown in ancient times before the mist his name was hidden.

Long he has risen each Yule Tide to rhythmic chants and drums

 

Come Cernunous, guide us through the sequestered gates.

Infuse us with the arcane knowledge only you can-bestow.

Dazzle us with your gentler nature DAHM the Stag,incarnate.

Come the Solstice soon approaches,winter's grip will soon hold us fast.

Great is the need of your people, harsh the realities of life.

Come as the fire burns  still brighter, dancing now to frenzy turns

Passion rises as the flames reach upward farther still into the night. 

 

Come with the mighty Morrigam, The Phantom Queen, Goddess bright.

Charm to use her softer nature, Emerald Queen, Mother Night.

Coax her from the Field of battle, Crone and Crow shape-shifter hide.

She who radiates earths energy aid us in our darkest night.

Hand by hand the circles fastened, soul by soul the spell is cast.

First light now is finally showing , rise the Son reborn at last

 

 

 

Author notes

picture from a contest I can not find, so not sure photo bucket or deviant art so this is a fresh write and not a prewrite hope Cernunous is villainous enough

I was going to be a Harpie, but this one Cernunous is real, may delete and add one tonight as a Harpie

In a list

A contest entry

working

    I plan to revise this poem: please leave constructive criticism!
    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments

1 - 17 of 17
  • Wow I must say,a wonderful write.I loved it.I do not think you should change it.He is the perfect villan.Good luck in my contest.

  • Another terrific write with some fabulous dark imagery that really packs a potent pagan punch.
    I am allowing 2 entries per person, so if you want to enter a Harpie or Kelpie piece, or something like that, please feel free. Anyway, best of luck in my contest, and thanks for entering this enchanting and incantatory piece of poetry.

    • Draig aine gold member
      June 14
      Edit | Reply

      thanks for the bronze

      it was not a super hero type thing, and yes a harpie I have been called that before!! kelpies now that is also a thing of mine as well as selchies of which I have writen also, thanks again for the shiny

      Annie


  • new light
    February 10

    Edit | Reply
    while reading this most beautifully worded chant i felt as if i were there in the rhythm of all. i really got into this. great write


    • Draig aine gold member
      February 10
      Edit | Reply

      yes this was so fun to write

      and I used the chant at Yule, great fun, we must keep touching the earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • Blue Rew silver member
    February 1

    Edit | Reply
    Just a flat-out lovely chant gaining momentum
    as it goes. Inclusion too of alternate names, shapes showcases your knowledge of the Divine. Congrats
    on the duel recognition received. Glad I stopped
    in and read this evoking piece. Blue


    • Draig aine gold member
      February 1
      Edit | Reply

      My humble thanks

      and tomorrow is Iimbolic Blessed be we await the spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • JinSays gold member
    February 1
    Edit | Reply
    I love this poem.
    That's all I have to say.
    Thank you.
    Love,
    jin


  • Dark Otter
    December 30, 2008

    Edit | Reply

    Brilliant!

    This is the 'wow' poem in the contest. You went deeper and darker than anyone else. I bow to you for this piece.


  • Fritz O skennick gold member
    December 12, 2008

    Edit | Reply

    Wow, compelling narrative...

    Full of wiccan magic & enchantment that would please Artemis herself...
    Was gripped throughout in its flow and great descriptive wordplay...
    Keep up the good work...
    Well done!!!

    • Draig aine gold member
      December 12, 2008
      Edit | Reply

      my work in progress

      I think I will worry this piece until the Vigil, then I hope to have more to add, editing still needed, hmmm have to change the backgtound what ever was I thinking


  • Swangrnv gold member
    December 11, 2008

    Edit | Reply

    you my friend..

    Write with such a vivid pen, I'm impressed with your ability to make me feel as though I've stood by(on the sidelines)to watch these 'events' that you so deftly create within your words.

    • Draig aine gold member
      December 11, 2008
      Edit | Reply

      whoops

      not fished yet better edit glad it was a write for fun must have hot the wrong button,but on the eve of the 21st the Yule fires will burn lighting the pastures weeee !!!

1 - 17 of 17