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

[Craig2591]

I thought you were describing Queen Mab. Or is it the same person with a different name? Those Celtic Gods often went by many names. Nice poem.

[外人 (Gaiji..]

mythology !!! you sir, couldn't find a better topic to catch my attention !! that's very interesting, indeed.
I thought Ireland was colonized by the vikings, why haven't i read of this goddess listed on vikings' pantheon? :(

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Ireland had Gods and Goddesses long before the Vikings came to our shores and long after they left!

[外人 (Gaijin)]

Sorry, didn't know it :(

[Robbie~xoxo~]

A breathtaking write, my dear Thomas!... and always good to be warned! ~xoxo~:)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Robbie.

[lei]

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

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Marie]

I will certainly be aware if I come that way...

I've long been on the lookout for pookahs...now I have smething else to worry about...

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

ha, thank you Marie x

[poetdoug]

Thanks for the warning. We needed this when we visited Ireland recently and enjoyed our walks down the green fairy trails."The first to cast shadows on the tiny green isle."
Unforgettable. Thanks

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you love x

[Dayran]

Not at all surprised Thomas ... I've always wondered at the way the Brits came to rule the world as an empire on which the sun never set. Nice write.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Dayran.

[Jack...]

Thomas, this was so very cool. I learned something today, which seems to be a constant with your pieces. This has a light feel to it but comes with a deep warning. Nicely done.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Jack x

[David Scott]

I enjoyed the history and the legends. sounds a bit like a story one might hear on a cold night in a warm pub... Very enjoyable poem Thomas.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Indeed, thank you x