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Cernunnos is Lord of the Forest in the Celtic Mythology, protector of the animals.Lord of 7 tines;stag horns with 7 points.He has been found depicted on many archeological finds. Also connected to Herne, the Green Man, he is of fertility and abundance.

 Still silhouette against the moonlit sky,
outlined in the green of summer,
Branches spread in silver splendour
turn with movement of a noble head.

Heart throbs echo in the voice
of a steady drum,
so sweetly sings the hum.
The whoosh of wings fills the air;
the owl speaks her mind there
beneath the sparkling stars.

Still silhouette against the moonlit sky,
outlined in the green of summer.
Branches spread in silver splendour
turn with movement of a noble head.

Signals of the heart are given.
Eye to eye and hand to hand.
Our dance began;
The essence of your mystery,
evolving from earth’s history,
fill my rainbow-self.

Still silhouette against the moonlit sky,
outlined in the green of summer.
Branches spread in silver splendour
turn with movement of a noble head.

Moments confident this sacred gift,
Entrusting my heart to your intent,
with each word, new meaning leant.
Sweet lips that breathe this air,
bring moments without care,
insistent with our desire.

Still silhouette against the moonlit sky,
outlined in the green of summer.
Branches spread in silver splendour
turning with movement of a noble head.

Dawn awakens yet another day,
to landscape green and gold,
where lovers within arms hold
in warmth of tender care.
Tenuous fingers lingering there,
slip silently apart.

Still, He is against the morning sky,
outlined in the green of summer.
Antlers branch in bony crown
turning with the noble head.

Upon the flowers his feet pass.
He turns and walks away,
with squirrel, wily fox, and fae.
Twinkling lights of magic lingers now
As all nature seems to bow
in awestruck time suspended.

Still, He is against the morning sky,
outlined in the green of summer.
Antlers branch in bony crown
turning with the noble head.



Original Draft January 2001
September 15, 2007
re-write January 15, 2007 AMAT

Author's Note

Written as a song, to be sung with a slow drum beat of the bodhrun.

Reviews

[BelieveInCelia]

So lovely...flows gently like water in a stream...never threatening...I enjoyed this very much.
Celia

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This poem is very rhythmical and evokes a sense of meditation with the word patterns. I like how the subject is surrounded by the feel of nature. It turned my head allright!
Al

[Ken Simm.]

What a bardic chant to the lord of the forest the leader of the wild hunt. One of the archtypes for old Nick himself. Cen, findargad.

[a Messenger]

Very nice work. I really like this piece, it has a nice smooth flow and rhythm.
Signals of the heart are given.
Eye to eye and hand to hand.
Our dance began;
The essence of your mystery,
evolving from earth's history,
fill my rainbow-self.
I think this is my favorite verse. Beautifully delivered.

[Rain]

Great piece, and really helpful the information you wrote. I was totally unaware, and gave the piece even more depth. Rain..

[Poeticpiers]

I can hear this and the drumming the refarin emphasising the slow throbbing beat.Well constructed and presnted This is my kind of poetry

[Phil & Bren's Colla..]

Very well written. Great job.

[Moonlit-Blues]

Yayaya! Someone else who does mythological based poems! Awesome write, this. Have to say I wasn't too certain whether the repeating stanza works. Makes it seem a bit lengthy too, you might lose the readers' intrigue half way through. Just thought to let you know. Love it, though! Sweet!

[bard]

Written from the Heart with Deep Wisdom and Sincerity!
Good One friend!

[thecoolone52]

it sounds like a celtic kind of song....... maybe a wind chimer could turn this one into a mainstream carnival hit hahahaha.... i enjoyed the great imagrey you shouted loudly during this poem.... the summer and the owls and so forth..... very intriguing write with blossoming orginality!!!!