Banba.

An Irish Goddess.

The first to cast shadows on the tiny green isle,

Towering over fairies to steal and command magic,

Floods could not stop her and men knelt in awe,

Be wise and leave quickly as your death will be tragic.

 

Mother, Goddess and queen of war are her titles,

A laugh heard on winds that break with fragility,

One look turns us all in heading directions west,

Love her least and most powerful ability.

 

Meadows travelled in time for beauty she seeks,

In Ireland we see her roam far from Kerry’s seat,

Writers often look to inspire words to describe,

A gallant lady and master of the bodhran’s beat.

 

Goodbye weary readers and be sure to keep an open eye,

She comes quick and without warning for any Zandra,

More women will giggle and be hidden in groves,

Her majesty the seeker our own mother dear Banba.

Author's Note

Be aware! x

Reviews

[quarintine_deathangel]

I've always loved occult and mystics or legends. The thought and entertainment of them is fascinating, especially across differing cultures! You harnessed mysticism, awe, fear and completely entertained my imagination with this! Thanks for writing ^.^

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Lyn Anderson]

This feels mystical, magical, and has a very real quality at the same time. A very well timed illustrative verse.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Gypsie]

Banbha, now aren't you full of surprises??? A lovely walk with the daughter of the Tuatha De Danann in many of her glorious guises. You are able to awaken the fear and awe and beauty of the old gods here. Well, done.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Gypsie, it's refreshing that you know he she is, not many people do.

[Neville]

A particularly entertaining and captivating work. Furthermore, long overdue......I close my eyes and see nothing but green hues, I hear the sound of distant iliac pipes, savour the taste of clover honey and drown in the scent of moss and ferns....

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Neville.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You set a warning tone in this piece Thomas of the power of belief in the magic of folklore. Anyway was Banba not a Disney character?

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Wasn't that Bambi!

[eatmills]

Love the old tales. Great write.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank youx

[Jack Cassidy]

Great mystical piece.... This work has a nice sense of exploration without leaving the reader behind wondering what you're referencing.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

thank you x

[Rene Velez]

great imagery as always Thomas, An old folk tale? this is good...

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

It is indeed Rene, thank you x

[Relic]

I have ancestors from Ireland though I'm not sure what county they were from. This is very interesting and entertaining. I always enjoy Irish folklore. I like the way you put this together, and she sounds a touch scary too if she's a queen of war. Good one Thomas.

[Hester Vane]

I really like this. The rhyme and structure really enforce the mythical/folklore tone of the piece.