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

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the story in the poem. Good to know the myths and about the Gods. Make us free to wander to better places.
"Mother, Goddess and queen of war are her titles,
A laugh heard on winds that break with fragility,"
Life leave us with much to ponder. Like your poem. Open doors to thoughts with more questions than answers. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you my darling x

[Shane Mohamed]

You weave magic out of quatrains. This is indeed a powerful woman, and you sure have given her her dues. I think the key word in the poem is "west," for it's a clear indication of reckoning and doom. I loved how you kept the vocabulary in simple context, giving the simple reader a chance to comprehend the message; the reason I say that is because most of your poems come with intricate vocab, which is always great and challenging for interpretation. Always a pleasure Mr. Fitzgerald. Write on!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you very much Shane x

[Kelly Scheppers]

Reading you is a revelation in the making, Thomas! Your writing skill and articulation get me every time I read you...thank you for sharing this!

My best,
Kelly

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Kelly! x

[Baby Ricochet]

I love your poems Thomas. The way every line jumps at you like each one is saying "WAKE UP!" The Mythology subject is an added bonus as I love mythology. Outstanding work as always sir

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you my darling BR x

[SyberRose]

I love the legends of Ireland and the fey children and the mourning songs...i can hear the drums and smell the salty winds as Banba approaches the lush green isle...Enjoyed Thomas:)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Rose x

[Sami Khalil]

Itis frightening indeed to know her majesty Queen Banba and what a unique and lovely name she has. I hope the queen mother won't bwe jealous of her and her powers. I learned something today der poet...Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry...:)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

thank you Sami x

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[Mark]

I always learn from you sir. I'm grateful especially for this lesson on Banba. My ancestors come from county Kerry.

Wonderful, and a little terrifying. I'd not want to meet her on a dark night, unless maybe I brought over that modern American God we call 'the jolly green giant'. he might be a match! :) heehee

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

She may even take him as a lover! Thank you Mark x

[Pryde Foltz]

You don't see a lot of the more academic write--sorry lost for words--on WC. Thank you for the RR. I love the skill and sophistication of this, also a touch of the theatrical. Excellent job.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you my darling x

[Frieda P]

I'm unfamiliar with this Irish Goddess but you've ink'd her quite elegantly here. Always love it when I can learn something new from poetry, and I had to look up bodhran, so you've enlightened me in more ways than one dear Thomas. . Excellent read.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thanks hunny, a bodhran is a drum!

[Frieda P]

An Irish frame drum, yes I know now. :-) My pleasure love!