Badb Catha, battle cry of the crow‏

~fearsome triumvirate of the Morrigan

Written on hurricane's turbulent rush

   storming in the god's hushed denial,

 Badhdh's battle cursed in fear's confusion

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

oooooh love the tale and the fantasy element you magically painted on this page... the music is so brilliantly fitting as only you know how to do.... I like the spicy danger and doom.... vivid, powerful, and so freaking entertaining... I LOVE it... ooooh yes ma'am....

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much April, that image was beckoning to me to be written, thrilled you enjoyed this one, I was hesitant about it, feel muchly better now! :)

[AprilRN1210]

oh girl... don't be hesitant... it is awesome... absolutely love it... you are amazing and I haven't seen one damn piece of yours that I didn't like and didn't touch me in some way.... ((hugs))

[Frieda P]

You're sweet April, I'm not familiar with the myth, so I was afraid I'd get it wrong, and all the Irish drunkards would come after me ;) kidding of course....haha

[AprilRN1210]

I can understand that... I am ignorant in that aspect, but I love the magical tale you weaved here for me to read... and if they come, I got your back always.. :)

[Frieda P]

Had to do something different after writing all that angst and misery, you know how that goes... grazie mille always sweet friend. :)

[AprilRN1210]

I definitely know how that goes.... I could feel that here as well... we are kindred spirits girl... you speak to me in more than just words:)

[Frieda P]

That's cause I speak with my hands and eyes mostly :) Ditto that!

[AprilRN1210]

well now, doesn't someone have their sassy pants on this morning... I am glad to see you didn't lose them:P

[redflutterby]

Bite your tongue Miss Italiano...not all Irish are drunkards...theres a few random party poopers that dont drink. Ha... and yes you did the tale justice. ;-ppx

[Frieda P]

Ha look what the Irish pub dragged in ;P Sorry red, you know it's true, I had a big lug of an Irish friend, and he told me 'tis all true! ;) xo

[AprilRN1210]

ha, well I am part irish, and I will drink yours for you.. lmao.... just saying....:)

[Frieda P]

Don 't let her butterfly innocence fool you, she 'cheers' with the best of em!

[AprilRN1210]

ahhh ok... then will keep my eye on the punch bowl... lol

[Frieda P]

She's already doing the backstroke in there lol

[redflutterby]

I'm Scotch Irish remember...so theres no way I dont like alcohol. And if that punch doesnt have whiskey I carry my own. Haha

[AprilRN1210]

now there is an idea... wouldn't mind swimming in some this morning.. backstroke and all...

[Marie]

I knew about the Banshee legend, but not about this. What a terrifying figure she must be.

[Frieda P]

Finally, someone that's familiar with the legend, thanks Marie...

[Lyn Anderson]

I can't speak to the legend, but for some reason, I dig Irish things lately, so, nice write!

[Frieda P]

Ha no comment!!

[kublakhan27]

You were certainly in dungeons and dragons mode today Mrs.R haha...you have no weaknesses as a poet though...you can take any subject and any style and turn it into a masterpiece...nobody would have guessed that you weren't a mythology buff upon reading this piece...the last line is as good a line as I've read anywhere...you taught me something I didn't know about before with this piece...amazing...xo

[Frieda P]

That's too funny, my kids used to play that all the time, I thought if anyone you'd clue me in on the mythology Benji....thanks, I was definitely winging it. xo

[kublakhan27]

Haha Well I did provide you with some insight on the similarity of myths from country to country ;) I approached this piece as I would a piece about the Greek Sirens as there are many similarities...your winging is still better than any meticulously-crafted poetry I can recall ;) xo

[Frieda P]

Awh I don't pay you enough dear, I thought being a gamer, you'd know too. xo

I do love this Celtic music...

[kublakhan27]

I love it as well...my part of the world is built upon Celtic lineage...I think that's why the Celtic Women speak to me so much...I've only used them once in a clip but I'd use them a lot more if I had the poems to match up with them...xo

[Frieda P]

I guess you need to write them then...carry on Benji. ;) xo

[kublakhan27]

Haha I will at some point, I just need to find a myth that resonates with me enough ;) xo

[Frieda P]

You mean all that epic music from those games doesn't do it?

[kublakhan27]

Haha I've written poems based on some of the games that I play...nobody showed much interest in them...big surprise...

[Frieda P]

I guess you have to be a gamer....I'd imagine there's quite a few around.

[kublakhan27]

Well they didn't see my stuff...I tried to write them in a way that was accessible to non-gamers, kind of like you've done here, but...well, you know what I'm thinking...

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing artwork and story in the poem. I was a Soldier. Drank in more Pubs and taverns than I should had. I like the discussion of old gods and spirits. You taught me a new one today. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much John, I learned a lot writing this one myself, muchly appreciate your kind words my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[redflutterby]

Wow...where did you find that pic of me?? You know she had to be a redhead...with all that rage, fury and banshee yelling!! Ha...just saying! ;-) Well done!!

[Frieda P]

Exactly, it so figures! I heard the banshee calling and had to write about you! Just saying ;)

[Rene Salinas]

Oh this reminded me of Bodica instantly is dificult not to actually. Depending that is where your geographical soul mythology resides. But the ruler of the Iceni tribe and well just about killed with the intension to defend that is, to protect her ideals, her land, her divinity and it is quite incredible really all this lines capture scenes related to her life without having that as the original intention.

A sweet battlecry

Thankyou

[Frieda P]

It's all new to me, knew nothing of Irish mythology, enchanted you found merit in this one Rene.

[Rene Salinas]

Yeah I did not want to seem insulting as Boudicca Or Boudicea or however they named her is highly regarded in Scotland them guys who call where we live Engurland

[Frieda P]

I'm Italian, you're speaking another language as far as I'm concerned. :)

[Rene Salinas]

Mi dispiace bella signora

[Frieda P]

Nessuna scusa necessarie, quasi non parlano Italiano sia, ma grazie ancora.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha the celtic in this made me feel right at home. Legend told in your usual deeply descriptive and flavoursome style. I think the soldiers were often given drugs to get them in the mood for battle and perhasps this is where the legend arose.

[Frieda P]

Thanks John, I knew nothing of this before I did the research, I love Celtic music, and the graphic moved me, glad I could do it justice....