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At school we learned about Wodan and Donar, which are mythological Gods Our Wednesday is Wodans day and Thursday Thors day (Thor is another name for Donar) In German it is donnerstag (Donars day)
Wodan
and Donar
When
the out-breath of Wodan
creates war in your world
Let the storm wash away
your crimson blood
Rest and rebuild yourself
Lift the veil of the sky to see
Wodan is also the God of poetry
creates war in your world
Let the storm wash away
your crimson blood
Rest and rebuild yourself
Lift the veil of the sky to see
Wodan is also the God of poetry
When Donar
send its thunder
rumbles of his chariot’s wheels
dressing you in rags of fear
dive into this fear and discover
it will soften into sunset silk
Lift the veil of the sky to see
Donar is the God to protect thee
rumbles of his chariot’s wheels
dressing you in rags of fear
dive into this fear and discover
it will soften into sunset silk
Lift the veil of the sky to see
Donar is the God to protect thee
We
must not make the ruthless life
the centre of our being
Let it be beauty, let it be truth
Make that your choice of view
Give it a voice, be a lantern of peace
a light pillar of diamond dust
standing out in the darkness
the centre of our being
Let it be beauty, let it be truth
Make that your choice of view
Give it a voice, be a lantern of peace
a light pillar of diamond dust
standing out in the darkness
You never cease to amaze me with your poetry. Wodan would be pleased.
ReplyDeleteHi Marja - it's beautiful ... so clever you can write poetry ... Wodan and Donar have lots of influence in the Ancient's world reflecting and appropriate to today ... all the best Hilary
ReplyDeleteInteresting insights into these deities. I've always been fond of them both.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent choice of gods to write about, Marja! I like the sounds in this poem, the ‘out-breath of Wodan’ and the rumble of chariot-wheeled thunder.
ReplyDeleteHow well written this is Marja.
ReplyDeleteAn unexpected view that flips one's thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI love this entry from beginning to end, Marja. The introduction let me glimpse at an aspect of the Thunder God I knew nothing about, and I love that. And your poem is perfect for now. These lines, in particular: "Let the storm wash away / your crimson blood / Rest and rebuild yourself" left me nodding and focusing in the good that comes after the bad (eventually).
ReplyDeleteGorgeously rendered, Marja! I love; "We must not make the ruthless life the centre of our being."
ReplyDeleteExtremely interesting...
ReplyDeleteWar and poetry, fear and protection, like nature gives and takes away.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this poem before, but it is very fitting for today. Hope you ae having a lovely day!
ReplyDelete"We must not make the ruthless life The centre of our being" Ancient advice so appropriate for the days we find ourselves in. Fantastic writing!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!!! Luv your poem so much. Enjoyed these 2 mythological gods nrw to me
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my sumie Sunday today
Much🌼love
Trust is the basis of an excellent relationship, the key to a good marriage. This was geat, Marja. Sorry I'm so late in returning your comment's. Thank you for them.
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an interesting insight into the myths.
ReplyDeletewar and poetry, fear and protection, that's quite yin and yang, isn't it? :)
Love the myth that represents the god of war as the god of poetry as well.. now i want to read the whole story...
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. My favorite line is the light pillar of diamond dust. I wrote three limericks for Poetry month. I'm going to publish them soon. (on my blog)
ReplyDeleteReally nicely done. I love the sound of it
ReplyDeleteExcellent writing!
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