Perditus
Just a few rambling pieces of poetry
Goddess of a Thousand Works
Minerva how many roles you play Goddess of a Thousand Works we loudly say 🌑 Goddess of Wisdom the Trades, the Arts as well We are truly deeply under your cosmic spell 🌑 The wise Owl is your companion at your side Eyes glistening its head held high with pride
MoreGolden Mane
Golden Mane or Gullinbursti For that is your other name 🌑 With a glorious mane to illuminate the trail Your companion Freyr has light without fail
MoreDoctor Mia the Fox
Doctor Mia the Fox cures, mends and heals in return for scrumptious meals 🌑 Whether you are a Hedgehog with over excited fleas or a Dog who made the mistake of disturbing a hive of bees 🌑 You know who to seek the Doctor with a bushy tail who will treat you, fix you and […]
MoreThe Troubadour
The Troubadour sighs his musical story has come to its end With a flourish and a bow he leaves, down the stairs descend 🌑 His is a heavy heart as he stops and glances back For his daemon words have caused the audience to shrivel and crack
MoreThe Lady of the Lake
From the still water you rise our Lady of the Lake With unrivalled beauty and grace you are the unwitting cause of much lonely heartbreak 🌑 As you majestically rise with tranquil timeless charm we feel your magic and love and know in our hearts you mean us no harm 🌑 As with all your […]
MoreThe Mischievous Pixie
With a whizz and a bang the mischievous little Pixie set off her smelly firework which had the name of Tricksy 🌑 She hid and watched the big people hold their nose muttering something about a b@@@@y rose 🌑 She laughed and laughed her fun was done But before she went she kicked a poor […]
MoreThe Crystal
The Crystal draws me in spherical mesmerising mysticism to warm the soul chill the furnace 🌑 The Crystal 🌑 draws 🌑 me 🌑 in
MoreA Quiet Revolution
A quiet revolution is what we seek Not an explosion of anger or threats 🌑 Compassion and love at its core Not a maelstrom of hate or envy 🌑 The silent majority as the vanguard Not the horde of screaming agitators 🌑 Peace and restraint at the orbit Not a barrier of intolerance or disharmony […]
MoreThe Norseman Cometh
The Norseman Cometh on tides of fire A foretaste of the omens of a future dire 🌑 No point hiding for they will seek The Norseman Cometh havoc they will wreak
MoreThe Biting Wind
As biting wind stings the face Absence of love pains the heart 🌑 As burning sun scorches the skin Cruel words set fire to wellness 🌑 As bird song brings joy Kindness delivers happiness
MoreThe Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask Did he exist Or is this just a tale that got lost in the mist 🌑 Voltaire claimed the man was of Royal blood He had to be left to rot in a cell of dirt and mud 🌑 Louise XIV’s illegitimate older brother some say he was the […]
MoreOur Faithful Friend
Our faithful Friend you give unconditional love as if you were sent from high above 🌑 You are loyal and true With a shiny spark of playful mischief too 🌑 Our faithful Friend Beyond being a companion you transcend
MoreThe Hazy Moon
The hazy moon witnessed through arms of the trees The dim stars play peek a boo through the clouds The gentle breeze whispers a ballad to please the ears All bring One to Earth
MoreRegal Resonation
The sound of Angels emanates from the Violin Regal resonation fills the air with Harmony and Joy
MoreStriding Above Asgard
With Gungnir in His hand Geri and Freki at His side He strides above Asgard observing far and wide 🌑 For he is Odin known as Woden to some Sing loudly in His honour not meekly or a feeble hum 🌑 Huginn and Muninn are His faithful eyes Watching Midgard as His most eager spies […]
MoreThe Weary Pilgrim
The Weary Pilgrim has left all he knew Too many trials he has suffered through 🌑 His faith is lost his heart is worn He is travelling to the land where he was born 🌑 A question he has a riddle to unravel He seeks the answer at the end of his travel 🌑 To […]
MoreThe River Spirit
The River Spirit sets us free On her current we joyfully flee 🌑 The Delta is our destination Where we find our salvation
MoreThe Lonely Lighthouse
The crumbling lighthouse engulfed by sand Once it was bright seen across the land 🌑 This lonely wreck now a home to birds and a few bits of graffiti scribbled with words
MoreFeline Infallibility
Not quite the faithful companion for you are a free spirit, independent With your connection to yourself you explore the higher transcendent 🌑 You have patience to eagerly wait for you only act when the time is right You see that cunning and subtlety will overcome power and might 🌑 With your exploration and curiosity […]
MoreMy Nocturnal Friend
My nocturnal friend How you see what is invisible to me How you hear what is silent to me My guide through the dark To sidestep the pitfalls that lie in my path 🌑 My nocturnal friend How you see the truth that is hidden from me How you know that which is unknown to […]
MoreGeri and Freki
The great wolves Geri and Freki feast in honour in his dining hall whilst he drinks wine watching the brave fallen brawl 🌑 His loyal companions sit at his throne whilst one sleeps, the other is awake eagerly watching and guarding their duty to him they will never forsake
MorePhases
We praise you 🌑 All your glorious phases Waning, waxing Crescent, gibbous Full, new Bring awe and wonder 🌑 You go by many names Selene Khonsu Luna Chandra Amongst a few 🌑 When life feels troubled To gaze at you and your brothers and sisters the constellations Brings peace and hope 🌑 You are a […]
MoreTime and Space
With your infinite grace and beauty you teach that love can endure through time and space For it is magical and pure 🌑 You guide us to understand the depth of our soul the beauty that we are how to make ourselves whole 🌑 You are companion to many A glorious light to seek For […]
MoreThe Rebellion of Crows
The rebellion of Crows an armada takes flight The sky dark with anger ready to protect and fight 🌑 An injustice to right the Murder heads East There is no fear as they face the Beast 🌑 The battle is swift the numbers win The victorious head home making a caw and din
MoreThe Blinding Snowstorm
Even a driving storm will not make us lose our direction 🌑 The roar of thunder will not stop us hearing 🌑 The blinding snowstorm will not prevent us having sight 🌑 For we have that which shows the way
MoreWith My Head Bowed
With my head bowed I visualise your beauty As my breathing slows I find peace and tranquillity 🌑 I try to focus reach touch sense your love
MoreOur Ancestor
We are the children of the Moon For she is our other-worldly Mother If we revere her as our ancestor her cosmic power we can discover 🌑 She wraps her aura around us we are covered in her cloak Wrapped tightly within her warmth her power and wisdom we can invoke 🌑 For she is […]
MoreElizabethan Man
Travelling troubadour a maestro with a Lute Elizabethan Man handsome and astute 🌑 Highly ambitious a favourite at Court To far too many he acted as Consort 🌑 Politicking was his game he didn’t have long to wait to earn a reputation receive his unhappy fate
MoreThe Wolf, the Raven, the Owl
The Wolf, the Raven. the Owl made a blood pact to defend each other if the Bear attacked 🌑 The Bear, the Fox, the Cat made a solemn vow to stand as brothers if attacked by the Owl 🌑 Secretly the Fox and the Wolf as they were kin agreed not to fight each other […]
MoreThe Museum of Wonders
The Museum of Wonders cannot be found Rather it finds those who are spirit bound 🌑 Its incredible marvels are too great to share For those not worthy their worst nightmare 🌑 It should not be sought for it will find you As long as you are amongst the special few
MoreThe Dragon Weeps
The dragon weeps as we sleep For we no longer believe 🌑 Years pass decades centuries millennia 🌑 Slowly memories fade The dragon vanishes with a final tear
MoreThe Waltzing Dragon
With grace which belies her size she soars Across lush green meadows above icy blue lakes 🌑 Dancing with swallows waltzing with falcons Over snow capped mountains beyond frozen landscapes 🌑 Heading North towards her home Stadion by stadion closer to her family
MoreThe Great Pyramid
For she saw the Great Pyramid fall to Earth from the Stars it came a traveller from the unknown 🌑 For she felt the Earth shake the tsunami of sand dancing her sight lost 🌑 For she heard the roar of the Earth the sky cracking her body numb 🌑 For she knew her ancestors […]
MoreThe King of Wakanda
The King of Wakanda protector of your nation T’Challa is your name the heart of Africa your location 🌑 Your other name is the one most know You are the Black Panther saving the World with style and gusto
MoreA Nice Cup of Char
Poor impertinent Nutkin lost the end of his tail For he kept singing riddles without fail 🌑 In the end little Nutkin pushed Old Brown too far He nearly ended up as dinner with a nice cup of char 🌑 From Old Brown Nutkin managed to escape to avoid a rather nasty and sticky fate […]
MoreThe Market
As the Sun beats down aroma permeates the senses Bustling noise of chatter surrounds the ears 🌑 The market is alive A microcosm of society a busy hive of activity A wonder of treasures 🌑 Each little market stall a kaleidoscope of colours a feast for the eyes others a celebration of taste 🌑 The […]
MoreThe Society Mutineers
The proverbial aquatic creation out of water is our incarnation 🌑 Being part of the herd is not why on this planet we were conferred 🌑 We are different, unique For all our years we are the society mutineers
MorePoop Poop!
Poop poop! Mr Toad dashes like a hare Across rivers, over hills on his way to the country fair 🌑 Poop poop! Weasels flying this way and that as Mr Toad’s automobile hits for six like a willow cricket bat 🌑 Poop poop! Oh dear the mess left behind unnoticed by the excited Mr Toad […]
MoreThe Butterfly
Butter butter butterfly flittering The frequency of my consciousness 🌑 Chattering floundering drifting here and there
MoreSeven Years
Abchanchu sneers through the blackness nature retreats from his sight For he is the dark the night the not living 🌑 With each solemn step grass dies underfoot murkiness left behind no life just the absence of all 🌑 Even the moon hides so not to be observed The apparition consumes all that catches his […]
MoreThe Little Pebble
Shiny little pebble What have you seen What have you experienced 🌑 Born in the heat of a furnace Worn down by your environment Bashed and trampled on for eons 🌑 You are a wonder an inspiration For how you shine beautifully
MoreThe Garden Thief
Running and scurrying the Terror goes stealing and theft is what he knows 🌑 Without a care or a jot of guilt all are his victims however well built 🌑 The Garden Thief the squirrel is his name stealing food from birds with no concern or shame
MoreThe Recycling Alchemist
The recycling alchemist a magician with all searching for junk amongst the urban sprawl 🌑 With glorious imagination and skilful hands the alchemist sets about her ingenious plans 🌑 When she is done what was once trash has been turned into a glorious handful of cash
MoreSilver White
Silver white in the haze Magical and mystical it is impossible not to gaze With the bright sun reflecting your majestic horn appears ablaze 🌑 With a heart so pure even evil is afraid You help to reassure there is good when we feel unsure 🌑 As the gusty wind blew I’m sure I saw […]
MoreThe Wanderer
The Wanderer from thought to thought never knowing the destination in the bewitching journey of the mind
MoreThe Maze of Life
There is no one path Each junction leads to another the maze of life 🌑 In our endeavours there are many missed turns dead ends in the journey 🌑 But the paths will be followed until the centre is found
MoreThe Journal
The Journal for thyself simple paper priceless words 🌑 Unbridled thoughts doodlings of life contained within those precious covers 🌑 A place where a tiny piece of our heart and soul is kept forever
MoreRoam
Adorable cutes of the Indian Ocean Their cuddly faces cause a delightful emotion 🌑 Madagascar is their home We need save their habitat so they can continue to roam 🌑 Humankind in it’s “wisdom” Destroys the rain forests to expand its kingdom 🌑 As King Julien would say “They are aliens! Savage aliens from the […]
MoreMischievous Little Fella
The fast flying Hope zigzagging like a bee the mischievous little fella is taunting you and me 🌑 What we need is a massive honey net Hope can be caught with faith and sweat 🌑 Once Hope has been caught we need to keep in a safe place The best dwelling for Hope is our […]
MoreSerene
Your serene effortless glide teases us with a mere glimmer Our eyes are strained as we try to capture your beauty 🌑 Partially visible though you are our heart can sense the miracle of your peace and harmony 🌑 With each glimpse of you our soul leaps with playfulness and joy 🌑 Just knowing you […]
MoreThe Dreamy Racoon
We visualise you in our curious dreams You give us warning of other’s damaging schemes 🌑 You teach us how to adapt see the whole so we don’t get trapped 🌑 With you at our side no problem is too great No stone is left unturned to avoid the checkmate 🌑 You show us caution […]
MoreOur Family
The Moon our mother, the Earth our father nature our brother and sister We are one for we need each other 🌑 The Universe our home, our light On your broad wings we soar in wondrous flight 🌑 We are one and part of all Together we make a difference No action we take is […]
MoreThe Shape from the Mountain
From the snow capped mountain clambers a mysterious form Each huge step taken a fight against the snowstorm 🌑 The advancing image is impossible for me to portray It’s an imagining from dreams or possibly the doomsday 🌑 Footprints in the snow beyond earthly reality Their host can only be arcane beastly 🌑 Rarely seen, […]
MoreMischief Maker of Yggdrasil
Spreading gossip you run up and down the Tree causing mischief with considerable glee 🌑 You are Ratatoskr Yggdrasil is your domain Drill-tooth or Bore-tooth is your common name 🌑 Between Eagle and Serpent from top to bottom messages are passed twisted but never forgotten 🌑 The mischievous squirrel from Norse lore trying to stir […]
MoreOur Lady of the Copse
The willowy willow is her shield The chanting birds are her eyes She is the lady of the copse Mother to the wise 🌑 She is hidden but in sight for those who dare to peer into the light 🌑 Her appearance reflects what you desire but be warned for the impure it may be […]
MoreLord of the Strings
The sounds of the forest, wind and water emanate from the wondrous music you play For you are Fossegrim, Lord of the Strings when we hear your melody our troubles are taken away
MoreNinja Feline
Ninja feline stealth cat Looking feisty in a dapper straw hat 🌑 Guarding his turf prowling the streets showing moves listening to beats 🌑 A canine free zone not a bark to be heard Be wary do not visit if you are a dog or bird
MoreThe Horde
From the Sky our Hero falls sword in hand preparing to face the menacing marauding band 🌑 The Earth shakes under foot as he lands Slowly he rises and with his full height he stands 🌑 Shadows hide from the uncompromising stare Creatures look to the sky wishing for salvation in prayer 🌑 There he […]
MoreThe Archeologist
With sweat on his brow the archeologist digs slowly methodically moving buried twigs 🌑 He mops his neck as the Sun beats down His face tired wearing a frown 🌑 Deeper still delicately moving soil his touches something which he tries not to spoil 🌑 Slowly carefully he uncovers his find in his soul he […]
MoreThe Balm of Life
The morn gazing through the window not a soul to be seen the trees gently swaying the sky ghostly grey 🌑 The Cat next to me curled up quietly snoring dreaming of the hunt I suspect 🌑 The morn a time of peace quiet contemplation The soul refreshing Balm of Life
MorePitter Patter
Clamber clamber Nudge nudge getting more relentless the less I budge 🌑 Pitter patter poke poke until I relent and give her a stroke
MoreThe Breeze
The healing breeze revitalises it sings to my soul a melody of warmth my scars are soothed
MoreThe Amulet
Lost, it is sought a treasure of lore The golden amulet of the White Centaur 🌑 An unknown artisan crafted the prize It is said it was made for the wisest of the wise 🌑 The fables say it has magical powers For it can alter time turn days into hours 🌑 Where it is […]
MorePlane of Dreams
With a yawn darkness closes in on me The world of consciousness is left I visit the plane of dreams 🌑 On my travels I see much I hear much 🌑 Whether I take heed of the wisdom conveyed another matter But messages there are 🌑 For the plane of dreams tells us much we […]
MoreThe Librarian
The Librarian shuffles 🌑 His long rough beard white as snow His unkempt hair white speckled grey His robe once white now a tired brown 🌑 The Librarian watches 🌑 Eager prying blue eyes observe Keen sharp ears listen Old gnarled hands clasp a jewelled topped staff 🌑 The Librarian’s presence is felt 🌑 Why […]
MoreThe Weary Knight
Weary the old grey knight hangs up his sword his shield in the shape of a kite 🌑 Days of conflict past As he looks back on life he is downcast 🌑 War is all he has known killing blood bone 🌑 Reflecting on what he has been he sees his life existence all as […]
MoreThe Struggle
The struggle Trying to break free Claw the way out 🌑 Us Trapped in our own veneer A lifetime incarcerated 🌑 Imprisoned within ourselves But we will escape and we will be free
MoreThe Rickety Fence
Like an old rickety fence I am In a gentle wind I move Swaying this way and that 🌑 In blustery gusts I sway further, creaking But upright I stay 🌑 How I fear the storm My old timbers may not hold A lifetime of battering has done its worse 🌑 But if the storm […]
MoreRenaissance
Renaissance from darkness to light Humanism and Greek philosophy was the spark that made you shine so bright 🌑 You brought Science, architecture and art Leonardo de Vinci, Michelangelo Florence was the birthplace of your magnificent heart 🌑 We still owe a debt of gratitude for the wonders you gave From dark to light fortune […]
MoreThe Jester
Keeping up appearances is what we do Whilst on the inside our mood is completely blue 🌑 We smile and chat as if all is fine The reality is not so benign 🌑 We are the jester all happy and content but in our mind we are suffering anguish and torment 🌑 We all need […]
MoreThe Threadbare Backpack
The threadbare backpack Straps hanging loose Too much weight it has carried For far too long 🌑 The urge to please An intolerable load The urge to care A heavy burden 🌑 There is still some life in the old backpack yet More journeys to travel More encumbrance to bear
MoreMental Health
Are you ok is what people ask Whilst you hide your true feelings behind your face mask 🌑 You don’t want to be a burden or seen as weak So yes you answer even though all you want to do is weep 🌑 We all shouldn’t have to feel this way But have the confidence […]
MoreThe Old Battered Guitar
The old battered guitar Scratched and bashed A lifetime of being played like a fiddle 🌑 The old battered guitar Tired and worn It still holds a tune Except now only it’s own
MoreThe Lion
Where did all go wrong? Disagreements a pastime Antagonism a belief Apathy a life choice 🌑 Extremism on the rise Tensions increasing The world slowly dying Metaphorical fires aplenty 🌑 The quiet majority Decent, honest, caring Voiceless Trying to be heard over the bedlam 🌑 Their roar needs to be heard Their heart needs to […]
MoreCompass
Which way? North, South, East, West 🌑 It’s difficult to locate the path Which will give me contentment and rest 🌑 Meandering from here to there, lost in the menagerie Hoping my compass is true and will guide me to my destiny 🌑 My honest companion, navigate my travels to the end The journey will […]
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