Raven Goddess of War

Morrigan the Cetlic Goddess

Glistening inky black  hair

flows with raven feathers

As her gown of red enchants

The unsuspecting eye

 

Plotting bloody war

Is in her mind’s eye

As she strokes the crow

The sit on her shoulder’s left side

Sword wielding female

Slaughter is her game

 

Listening to her warnings

When she comes to call

Or you could be dead

On the battle field

So take her words

Before it is

Off with your head

 

I sing to ye

Tidings of ill will

For on the morrow

You precious blood

Shall spill

 

With a sparkle so fair

Her voice a chorus

Of ill will and despair

Her raven so close

With onyx feathers

Like roasting coals

Flaps it wings

As anticipation grows

 

She is a beauty

Of passionate fire

Get too close

And she will burn you

With all consuming desire

 

I sing to ye

Tidings of desire

For without me

Ye heart shall expire

 

Cloaked in darkness

Surrounded by crows

Her magical powers

Surge through veins

Leaving men besotted

And a little deranged 

Author's Note

Morrigan was one of the greatest "negative"
archetypal Mothergoddesses of the irish celtoi.
She is a goddess of war, death, prophecy and passionate love.
Together with Badb and Macha
she build a triad of three warlike goddesses.

She is part of the Tuatha De Danann (Fae)

Reviews

[Larry Dyson]

"Her raven so close

With onyx feathers

Like roasting coals

Flaps it's wings.

As anticipation grows

Cloaked in darkness

Surrounded by crows

Her magical powers

Surge through veins

Leaving men besotted

And a little deranged"

would be a stand alone ..just these two stanzas...

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

Beautiful imagery. Nicely done!

[Everett DeValle]

Wow, this is a deeply profound write, Poetic...and I learned some history of ancient lore. I Love that.

An Epic poem, and a lovely read(I read it twice).

Nicely done.

[Jeremy Baker]

Although I'm not familiar with Celtic mythology you have brought this goddess to life in great detail. Fantastic write and an equally enjoyable read!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Well descripted in detail , that bought this goddess to life, excellent job!

[Coyote Poetry]

Great use of the Goddess. I like the old myths. They gave strength and story to the days of old. I enjoyed the description of the Goddess. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[KAREN]

Poetic writng at its best, nicely done!

[Mary]

I really liked this, i love it when history is used to make beautiful things today it adds to their immortality.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A Godess indeed, a perfect piece.

[Cassie Fraga]

women doing battle... POWER!!! such a strength in this write and I appreciate it!!

[Tina Kline]

Your poem is full of excitement and adventure. Love the story and learned something new in an enjoyable way.