Imbolc - Brigid the Goddess of Poetry

Beautiful offering, Anne-Ri999. Thank you for entering. xo

Blessed Imbolc Eve!

Four more days to enter!

Thank you for such a heartfelt entry, Sappho.

Roughly 24 hours to enter, Poets.

Thank you for your entries! I'll be announcing the winners soon. xo

Thank you for your patience. This was a toughie in many ways. In my opinion you're all winners, but unfortunately the site only allows me to select one.

Brenda, Brigid: I loved the imagery of this entry and how you addressed the poets as Brigid herself, assuming the role and thus carrying out the ritual. The blessing of each blossom and seed was particularly moving. I believe this to be due to your deep connection with nature.

Thank you for entering.

Grace, Old Gods Laugh: I absolutely loved the title of this poem. The imagery and observational piece painted pictures in my mind as an observer, and what it must've been like for us back then. You possess a depth and connection to ancient ways that is reflected in your poetry and deeply appreciated.

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PAR, Imbolc: I really enjoyed your take on Imbolc. I particularly liked how you included the senses of sight, touch, and emotion ( joining the energy ). The inclusion provided a personal touch that extended beyond imagery. It's a lovely piece honoring the Patron of Poetry herself.

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Jordan ( Jordan Jordan! ), File Risqué ( or The Imbolc for Dim Folk )

I am constantly amazed at your ability to humorize a thing while maintaining the sacredness of energy. You touched base on real life issues I am certain existed in those days contrasted with the modern use of weaponry. It was a very clever entry and I really enjoyed reading your offering.

Thank you for entering.

Slip, Spring Celtic Rights

This was an abstolutely stunning entry with original magery and delicious metaphors such as

"We see her now in silvered crowd
Sun baked surf, crashing loud."

I have never been much for rhyming unless it can read unforced, and this one did, beautifully, I might add. Furthermore, the use of old Irish dialect was clever and appreciated. I could read the time and research you put into this between the lines, and it was appreciated.

Thank you for your entry and congratulations on winning First Place.

Midnight Sonneteer, Syncretize!

The honesty of your first line was as surprising as it was shocking! You definitely know how to grab attention and you know I love honesty. The irony of comparison to MLK stopped me in my tracks, and your appreciation of Brigid as patroness of our craft was palpable.

Thank you for your entry.

Anne-Ri, sentient spindleweel speaks:

This offering was as ethereal as it was enjoyable to read, which was akin to the interpretation of an ancient dialect. The imagery of rebirth was particularly stark and reminds us that while the end result of spring or any birth is a beautiful life, the process itself is thick with fluid and blood bursting forth from the pod. The energy of this entry encapsulated the old ways and the true nature of birth.

Thank you for entering and congratulations on winning Second Place.

Sappho, Imbolc Cleansing

I really enjoyed this invocation of blessing. The depiction of light diminishing darkness of fear or the unknown reminded me of that MLK quote that only love can drive out darkness, not hate. Your gratitude at the ending was palpable.

Thank you for entering and congratulations on winning Third Place.

CONGATS Slip! A very fine poem, you always show your multi facetted pen gift! A well deserved win
THANK YOU Ahavati for the competition and runner up choice!!!

You're very welcome! It was well-deserved. xo

Thanks Ahavati for a testing challenge and your coments and critique on all the entries, such etiquette a rarety, First in a prestige comp and company

You're very welcome, Slip. Your research and hard work showed.