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The Life of Merlin
(part 1) Birth to the birth of Arthur
I have waited for over one and a half millennium,
encased in the solid tomb that you forged for me,
a personal, individualized locked sanatorium.
My only crime? Falling in love with you, my Lady
Myths and legends of my life, loves and devotion
still resonate forward, truth increasingly twisted.
I will retell the actual histories without emotion,
from birth to confinement, and how you assisted
Born from the womb of a Dyfed Princess,
the seed was provided by a dream Incubus.
Baptised under the given name Ambrosius,
my spirit was freed to fly with the nimbus.
Vortigern, in full flight from the Saxon force,
attempted to build a Snowdonian fortress.
Foundations failing, he demanded recourse,
sacrifice a bastard child so the Gods would bless.
Brought into his presence, I recounted the vision
of the twin dragons, red and white, joined in contest.
The white lizard scoring a near-fatal incision
was finally defeated, the victorious red progressed
Prophetic powers shown as true, my life reprieved.
The slaughter of the noble sixty and four-hundred,
by Saxon trickery, a lasting monument was perceived.
Alongside Uther, the Chorea Gigantum we plundered.
The monoliths we re-erected in circle by Amesbury.
Uther claimed title after brother Aurelianus's demise,
the Kemowyon, Gorlius, perused for Tintagel's treasury.
Ygrna he lusted, enchanted mist I formed to disguise.
The seed sown, the duplicitous deception was revealed
Distraught Gorlius finally enjoined forces into battle,
attempting to reclaim honour, he fell rather than yield.
Triumphant Uther claimed his prize of Gorlius's chattel.
The King yet to come was born, I undertook his education
The Castle of Wonders, her sanctuary, Ygrna constructed.
Elain, Morgause and herself retreated, avoiding emancipation
The bastard Prince, Arthur (Atorius), I devotedly instructed.
My involvement in his growth and claimed Kingship
involve some epic tales that will take time to recount.
I prey leave to rest whilst I revive his apprenticeship,
of informative facts long hidden, I will give full account
Waggy 18.06.2012
(Image - 'The Wizard' ©2010-2012 Ruskatukka)
I have waited for over one and a half millennium,
encased in the solid tomb that you forged for me,
a personal, individualized locked sanatorium.
My only crime? Falling in love with you, my Lady
Myths and legends of my life, loves and devotion
still resonate forward, truth increasingly twisted.
I will retell the actual histories without emotion,
from birth to confinement, and how you assisted
Born from the womb of a Dyfed Princess,
the seed was provided by a dream Incubus.
Baptised under the given name Ambrosius,
my spirit was freed to fly with the nimbus.
Vortigern, in full flight from the Saxon force,
attempted to build a Snowdonian fortress.
Foundations failing, he demanded recourse,
sacrifice a bastard child so the Gods would bless.
Brought into his presence, I recounted the vision
of the twin dragons, red and white, joined in contest.
The white lizard scoring a near-fatal incision
was finally defeated, the victorious red progressed
Prophetic powers shown as true, my life reprieved.
The slaughter of the noble sixty and four-hundred,
by Saxon trickery, a lasting monument was perceived.
Alongside Uther, the Chorea Gigantum we plundered.
The monoliths we re-erected in circle by Amesbury.
Uther claimed title after brother Aurelianus's demise,
the Kemowyon, Gorlius, perused for Tintagel's treasury.
Ygrna he lusted, enchanted mist I formed to disguise.
The seed sown, the duplicitous deception was revealed
Distraught Gorlius finally enjoined forces into battle,
attempting to reclaim honour, he fell rather than yield.
Triumphant Uther claimed his prize of Gorlius's chattel.
The King yet to come was born, I undertook his education
The Castle of Wonders, her sanctuary, Ygrna constructed.
Elain, Morgause and herself retreated, avoiding emancipation
The bastard Prince, Arthur (Atorius), I devotedly instructed.
My involvement in his growth and claimed Kingship
involve some epic tales that will take time to recount.
I prey leave to rest whilst I revive his apprenticeship,
of informative facts long hidden, I will give full account
Waggy 18.06.2012
(Image - 'The Wizard' ©2010-2012 Ruskatukka)
Published 18th Jun 2012
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Anonymous
18th Jun 2012 3:11pm
I will retell the actual histories without emotion,
from birth to confinement, and how you assisted...
That's the kind of writing that makes me feel a bit inferior,yet it's what improves my skill as well, thank's, well done-peace, Miki
from birth to confinement, and how you assisted...
That's the kind of writing that makes me feel a bit inferior,yet it's what improves my skill as well, thank's, well done-peace, Miki
18th Jun 2012 4:47pm
Thank you Miki,
I think you give me too much honour by claiming your writing to be inferior,although I do appreciate the sentiment, but we all write in slightly different styles non better or worse than the others.
You inspired me to write something more positive today and the process has been extremely useful - thank you for the push in the right direction.
Walk with peace, dear Lady. D x
I think you give me too much honour by claiming your writing to be inferior,although I do appreciate the sentiment, but we all write in slightly different styles non better or worse than the others.
You inspired me to write something more positive today and the process has been extremely useful - thank you for the push in the right direction.
Walk with peace, dear Lady. D x
Anonymous
18th Jun 2012 7:14pm
yay, yippee and woo hoo, :-0 anytime, anytime :-) peace, love and light :-)
18th Jun 2012 4:39pm
18th Jun 2012 4:50pm
Your words are very humbling and gratefully received. I love writing about myths and legends and thought I'd try something something slightly more modern than the God's I tend to work with.
Thank you so much P, you are very kind D xx
Thank you so much P, you are very kind D xx
Anonymous
18th Jun 2012 6:50pm
Merlin would love this....your knowledge of myth, history and your wordsmithing made this a marvellous read.
With admiration
Kitty
With admiration
Kitty
18th Jun 2012 7:07pm
Thank you so much, Kitty, for your extremely kind comment. As you know, I adore the half-remembered truths, the blurring of true legends and myth, and I love deciding as to which I have the most belief in.
This is intended to be a small on-going work and I hope to summit the next part fairly shortly.
My love and respect D xx
This is intended to be a small on-going work and I hope to summit the next part fairly shortly.
My love and respect D xx
