Anne Of The Celts

The Apocalypse came
and I didn't care.
I had too much to do
to go anywhere.

Four stinkin horsemen
that's all that you got?
I've got anger and sorrow
and words like buckshot.

Big deal with the 6's
and a couple of plagues
I've got unresolved s**t
and you've been too vague.

So get out of my way
giddy up out of town.
I've got my own problems
I won't be beat down.

You've got the book
with its plans all laid out,
but you forgot about me
all opposing, no doubt.

I've got fences to mend
and kids to control
and then maybe just maybe
I'll up and enroll.

But for now end of days
will just have to wait
I've already told Peter,
the guy at the gate.

So off your high horses
suck up your floods,
I've got things to do
and people to love.

Slink back down to hell
and tell them all there
Anne of the Celts
is on one of her tears.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Holy Apocalypse, this one woke me from my stupor, you do know how to throw down lady, ran the gauntlet in this sassy no holds barred, take no prisoners tirade...I thought the Italiano's were feisty, I bow to the Celt known as Queen Anne....whoa! Love it.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you kind lady! There are no prisoners of war here!

[Frieda P]

Tell me about it!! Always a pleasure, so happy you're back!.....

[Eagle Cruagh]

Anne of the celts is on a tear !
I grew up thinking of the four horsemen of
Notre Dame, One of them was Jim Crowley, a relative and
they were a terror..... There were the others Death, Starvation
and Pestilence---- You must really have studied those bad guys.
I am always pleased to read a rant...It is such a pleasure to read of
someone showering us with her true feelings.
Thank you..... Very enjoyable read.
----- Eagle Cruagh

[icelandicblue]

I am a veritable plethora of true feelings. Thank you for the read and the comment. I probably know more about football than the bible but the old book still sneaks in there once in a while. Thank you again.

[Eagle Cruagh]

Very pleased to have met you......and your plethora too.
----John aka Eagle Cruagh

[icelandicblue]

Ha ha thanks so much John. I love words and so I throw them around with wild abandon. Nice to meet you as well. Anne

[Eagle Cruagh]

I look forward to sharing my stuff, mostly I try to find stuff I have written,
There are hundreds and hundreds-----When I find my TRIP THROUGH IRELAND I will forward it.

[icelandicblue]

Did you by chance once live in Japan? Strange question I know.

[Eagle Cruagh]

No. Almost everywhere you can mention, but not Japan.

[icelandicblue]

My mistake then. I feel that I have read your work before or at least knew of you on another site. No matter, I look forward to reading more of your work.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

what a great piece...i like the religious undertones mixed with the sarcasm...of "hey, i have a real life to deal with"

i think sometimes we push this religion/spiritual thing so much...like prayer will solve everything...
but really, the problems here on earth, even the ones which seem mundane...are actually most important.

this is one of my favorite, smartest pieces i have read here.

[Bright Ocean Star]

LOL! This one makes me laugh out loud. It is so good. I love it. I love everything about it. Women on a tear is a ferocious thing, indeed. Hell hath no fury like a woman on a tear! Very nice! This just earned a place in my favorites. Thank you, Lady Ice!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so very much.

[DJ]

Loved it,good to see the Irish can still weave a yarn.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you DJ for reading and commenting. There's always time for a good yarn I think.

[caesarkreshen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgXwIIHAmaw

[icelandicblue]

I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the title...but I thoroughly enjoyed the music. Thank you for the link it got my foot tapping and my blood pumping.

[Rita L. Sev]

I've got things to do
and people to love...

That's right... who has time for an Apocalypse? Though I smiled as I read this, there is a serious tone here too. So glad to read you again, Blue!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Rita...it's good to be read.

[MomzillaNC]

Well, this is like a hard-riding Western! Whip into place, sister!

I'm not sure what the reference to "Celts" is meant to imply.

[icelandicblue]

Celts are from Ireland they were fierce warriors.

[MomzillaNC]

Yes, I know Celts are from Ireland, among many other areas from the Anatolia region, across, Spain, and most of Europe, up to Ireland and Scotland (the final havens where they survived the Romans' determined attempted obliteration of their race and cutlure.) The Persian and northern Celtic regions formed the southern and northern borders of the Roman Empire, refusing to ever be completely subdued and subsumed by the Roman culture machine. I just found no reference linking Celtic tradition in your prose. It's a great poem, but felt more like a rip-roaring Western to me.

[icelandicblue]

Oh yes the most famous Celt female warrior was Bodicea who stood up to the Romans. The link to the Celtic tradition is that I am of Irish heritage.

[MomzillaNC]

Again, I'm familiar with Bodicea. She's a hero of mine as well. I'm also of Celtic descent, of a Scottish clan.

[Sheila Kline]

Yep, this gal is here to stay........so "git" out of her way and accept it!! Your resolve is admirable!
Welcome back!!

[icelandicblue]

Hi You! Thanks so much Sheila. I do appreciate it.

[Pryde Foltz]

So off your high horses
suck up your floods,
I've got things to do
and people to love.

You go girl … bravo.

[icelandicblue]

Ah thanks Pryde. I know you're no wilting violet yourself!

[Pryde Foltz]

I try …...

[Creepy Swine Guy]

Absolutely AWESOME! I call this one of your top 3 ... I LOVE it.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks CSG and I am going to ride my scooter really fast over to read some of your bon mots. ; )

[Creepy Swine Guy]

I fear I have been quiet .... but I LOVE the scooter too BTW