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Bless me as I walk AloneOden bless me as I walk aloneBless me as I walk Alone7 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
Beaten down with stick and stone
And though I'm bound to this rough road
I still give praise for all I've known
Every day, new lessons grow
Mostly reaping what I sow
You've taught me all of this, I know
And onwards on this path I'll go
Though I stumble, and I fall
I rise through challenge, above all
Never caving, standing tall
Knowing I'll go to Valhall
Many folks don't share my views
Some think they are just old news
Still more think I'm a bit loose
But I know, I know the truth
This is my path as a skald
Though it empty seem and cold
It leads to glorious verse and song
I know you're with me, a
He FightsOne-Eyed Wanderer, All-Father to meHe Fights10 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
I ask you for guidance, to help me see
what challenges lie ahead, to be
in the hopes to overcome and be free.
Every so often, I am broken down
beaten to nothingness and left to drown
in this despair and pain that I found
and I need your help, to reach my crown
Please take me by the hand, and let me hold tight
as you walk me through the dark, horrid night
and lend me the strength so that I may fight
In order to force it back, to bring forth light
People continue to berate and lie
Some of them call out that I should just die
and that I'm too weak to do anything, to fly
above them all, into the
I Leave Upon This AltarIn the name of Odin, I pray to theeI Leave Upon This Altar1 year ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
Requesting guidance, asking to see
The challenges I'll face soon, the hardships for me
And what I need to do to overcome, to be
I leave upon this altar: A splash of mead
I leave upon this altar: my prayer to thee
I kneel before your shrine; not a pilgrim or a priest
I kneel before your shrine; to ask wisdom of thee
One man to another; though the differences are great
A boy asking to his father; what is to be his fate
I leave upon this altar: A splash of mead and hopes
That soon you'll come down to me, to show me the ropes
Suffering SilentlySuffering silentlySuffering Silently7 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
Wish I could help
Drag you back out
Of this state, this hell
Alas I'm on the side
Just a patient spectator
Wishing I was in the game
To be considered a player
Let me take you by the hand
And run far with you
Away from troubles of this land
Just us two
Suffering silently
You have a voice to be heard
Don't let me speak for you
Come on, utter the words
Let the world know your pain
Let them hear your scream
Then and only then
Will we know its not a dream
Until the Day (A Poem to Odin)Burning flame, fuel my passionUntil the Day (A Poem to Odin)1 year ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
Give me the drive to take action
To face my challenges and come out strong
To prove to the world that they were wrong
Give me the strength to conquer all
Force them to their knees and take the fall
Allow me power to slay my foes
And face them who dare bring woe
Grant me the bravery, the power, the lust
To demolish all who oppose me into fine dust
Allow me to scream your names to the sky
Until time itself stops, and the valkyries fly
Until then I'll prepare and rejoice
Give you praise with all of my voice
Odin the mighty, the Allfather, the true
I pray to you to grant me the power to do
All that I
Her BeautyHe bled out by the water's edgeHer Beauty1 year ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
gasping out and crying
He bled out by the water's edge
suffering and dying
The sea was a cruel tempest
never known to be fair
And now he plays her game
as he gasps out for air
Her rocky shores just as harsh
and shattered up his spine
Its probably for the best
for now he feels just fine
Numb and cold, he weeps in silence
begging for release
Numb and cold, he feels no more
just wants to go to sleep
So cruel, the sea
to mock a man like him
Such a fool, the man
to think he could conquer
Her beauty.
Ode to OdinThe One-eyed FatherOde to Odin1 year ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
The great King to the gods
Protector of warriors
who died regardless of cause
My muse and my mentor
The old man that observes
I hope to one day meet you
to fight until time no longer preserves
With his two Ravens,
and his trusted steed
he rules Valhalla strong
the hall of fighters and mead
I hope I can appease you
and I hope you hear me well
For though I am no warrior
I'd rather not go to Hel
A Poet by passion
but filled with a warrior's rage
Time and Culture has forced me
to sit idle in this cage
I'm eager to spread my wings for you
to let out a beserker's cry
I'm eager to spread my wings
and take o
When I Close My EyesWhen I close my eyesWhen I Close My Eyes8 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
And think on all I know
I can't help but smile
For the one place that I'll go
I know what lies ahead of me
And what I can achieve
But that does not make me eager
To walk away, to leave
I face each day, treat it new
But I can guess whats around the bend
I know that if I keep going this way
My time will surely end
I love those in my life
And cast out who cause me pain
But every night I huddle near
And beg to hear your name
I eagerly await your presence
Await your warmth, a glance
I eagerly wait to show you
If, when, given the chance
Bless me as I go forward
In this life and the next
Cast out trickster
I'm a LiarI dream of you every nightI'm a Liar1 year ago in Free Verse More Like This
always awoken quickly,
drenched in sweat and tears
Vivid memories wake me in fright
I wish I had some comfort
Someone to hold me
Someone who loved me
I wish my life wasn't in distort
I shake and tremble
contemplating dark, horrid acts
I wake in a frantic move
and take a blade to this temple
My body is now covered in scars
some heal, most I rip back open
just to check if I still care
If I said I didn't, I'm a liar
I want peace, I want to move on
I can't have it, consumed by hate
I don't deserve it, only more pain
I'm a broken record, playing this song
Playing this song
Playing this song
I'm a li
He Goes Home TonightHere a young boy standsHe Goes Home Tonight9 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
Eager to taste cold steel
Baptized by warm blood
He will never learn to fear
A decade soon passes by
A young man he is now
Skills honed for battle
His blood holds his vow
Plundering the weaker
Surviving on what he can
A lifetime of war goes by
His bloody print across the land
An old man kneels down slow
Before a shrine to the gods
He's learned pilgrimage is best
Before he takes any on
He feels weaker than usual
But still holds fiery passion
He knows this day will be his last
But he will still take action
He charges forth in battle
A tired smile on his lips
Old shield now shattered
Reaches for the
A Man Who Gave UpJuly 3rd, 2014A Man Who Gave Up9 months ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
My name is Michael Richards, born in a small town in Kansas and raised to be a farmer. It was the plan at least; until the towers fell. I was pulled out of school to go and gather resources for when world war would start and when it didn't, well, pa had a better use for me. Go to the military, fight for your country, and become a man; just as he did, and his father before him, I was to be a fighter. Which made a bit of sense to me at the time, I was handy with a rifle and had pretty damn good aim to boot; so off I went. In no time I was in the Marines; they couldn't figure out what to do with me though; so I was moved on up. I
You Who SacrificedYou who sacrificed, for nine long nights.You Who Sacrificed4 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Hung for knowledge and found what you sought.
I need your guidance, your blessing now,
to find the balance in my heart.
I struggle to remain strong and tall
I stumble far too much
Lend your wisdom, your seeing eye,
so that I know what can be done.
Balance is what I seek, not fame or power
just peace of mind is all I ask
so I can finally rest and not be weary
and gather up for my true task.
You who sacrificed, you who gave,
I ask of you on this day.
To look upon me with favor and just,
So I can gather, build from the dust.
Battered and Worn, I have SwornCoated with crimsonBattered and Worn, I have Sworn11 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
and black as coal
Worn down by actions
as hard as it is cold
Empty of happiness
Devoid of hope
Every so often
find it swinging from a rope
Sometimes in the night
a glimpse of light shines
Just a brief moment
of peace for my kind
Thoughts filled with murder
dreams filled with rage
Every so often
someone comes to my cage
Poke their fun at me
maybe even try for comfort
But never do they last
for I'm not their sort
Wishing nothing but despair
or even death and pain
I want them to suffer as I did
I don't want it to be in vain
Images that flash through quick
Little stories in my head
Some of them make l
Love wields TreasureI saw you sitting across the roomLove wields Treasure1 year ago in Free Verse More Like This
You glanced back, my eyes averted away
I wanted to speak, too shy to make a sound
It was you who had the first say
Approached in the park, the sky growing dim
I took her hand in mine
Her cheeks turning red, slowly shaking her head
Saying how now's not the time
My heart fell to my boots, my lips started to quiver
Swallowing my sorrow, I nodded in contempt
It didn't change my course of thought
And soon I would reattempt
Five long years passed, but my goal never changed
Small town rumors did grow, and it seemed all just toiled
Against my will, my indomitable spirit
Each rumor just made my blood bo
Fuck the FlowShaking at the kneesFuck the Flow7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
I wonder where I go
In this life we live in fear
"just go with the flow"
Dealing with harrasment
lies and slander alike
how is this living?
"Just go with the flow"
Wasting away under restriction
Beaten like dogs, why bother?
Dragged by Big Brother
Stop.
Question the world
demand new answers
rip down society
and fuck the flow
Not a poem of rhythm or praise
tired of that shit in this day and age
Stop wasting away and learn to stand up
Riot in the streets and force them to stop.
Or just go back
to the static norm
where life has no meaning
and we're all just one form
To go with the flow
is to live how
A Poor Man's MealFather Odin and Lady Frigga,A Poor Man's Meal5 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
please join me by my fire.
I've made a blessed meal for all,
to deny you two would be dire.
I ask that you accept my gift,
my thanks for all you've done;
so that you'll continue true,
until the Ragnarok does come.
I have only the best to offer,
what I could gather and afford.
But my message, gift, is as strong as others,
just missing fancy napkins and cords.
A poor man's offering,
what he can always spare.
Make another spot at the table,
so its far less bare.
I hope you'll join me
this lonesome night,
as I now share
this simple rite.
A Wonderful DayThe sun is shining brightA Wonderful Day1 year ago in Free Verse More Like This
Its rays pierce the horizon
The dark has faded away from the night
and now I feel enlightened
A weight was lifted from my shoulders
The chains removed from my wrists
No longer am I crushed by boulders
Now I can finally live in bliss
This feeling is new
Its wonderful and grand
I can begin once more, anew
and make my mark across the land
For the sun is shining bright and strong
I feel its comfort, I feel its warmth
as if to tell me I cannot do a wrong
I will set on down this road and venture forth
Holding my head up high
with no cares in the world
I can start life with her by my side
My loving, carin
Ungrateful (Explicit)Ungrateful little prickUngrateful (Explicit)11 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
just getting in my way
I wish for you to die
so I can have my say
in how I go about
my everlasting day
but no you just won't go
just won't go away
I struggle to contain
to hold back and endure
these urges that I have
to beat you to the floor
but alas I hold back
even though you're a whore
who we all know
deserve far more
to the point where
I'm glad you're out the door
Without you, finally away
I can somewhat see the light
but every so often
I'm dragged back in the night
constantly confused
angered and in fright
But I keep them away
keep them out of sight
My language is progressing
into a deep
Ends HerePlaced upon the throneEnds Here11 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
through lies and deceit.
Bribery and lies
to stop a landsmeet.
Chin held ever high
ignoring the common man.
We can't unite Fereldan
if we can't protect the land.
I was there at Ostagar
I saw what went on.
I pledged my blade to Maric's son
And I stand here with a song.
I've marched across our nation
uniting race and culture.
I have not come this far to fail
and be picked apart by this vulture.
The nation is ready to end this all.
Its ready to stop this Blight.
But we can't continue onward
if, my friends, if we don't unite.
So stand up with me, tall and proud,
And let the Darkspawn taste our steel.
F
Journey of Khaj-DarTirdas, Sun's Dusk, 1Journey of Khaj-Dar1 year ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
* Finally out of that slaver's grasp, its been years since I've been free to do as I please. I swear, by my ancestors, if I ever see another Thalmor mage, I'll rip their heart out with my bare hands. It feels great to not have that damned collar around my neck, but I need to get far from here. The border is a long way away, but I need to find shelter and some food. I know the thalmor will be out looking for me. They won't look kindly on the murders.
* I'm cold, this freezing terrain is horrid. I remember when my master and I resided in Morrowind. I liked the climate there; much nicer than this frozen tundra of a countr
WAR HAMMERWAR HAMMER.WAR HAMMER3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
HAIL THE THUNDER GOD, WHO STABS THE SKY WITH THUNDEROUS FURY.
HAIL THE VALKYRIES WHO CARRY THE BRAVE AND HONORED DEAD TO THE HALL'S OF VALHALLA.
AS THE GIANT'S OF THE NORTH SEEK TO BRING DOWN THE WALLS OF ASGARD,
WE STAND AMONG THE GODS READY TO CAST DOWN OUR ENEMIES. WE ARE FEARLESS, WE ARE THE WAR HAMMER.
AS THE FIRES OF RAGNAROK BURN IN OUR HEART'S, WE SING THE BATTLE CRY. THE BLOOD OF THE ALL FATHER COURSES THROUGH US LIKE A WELL SPRING.
WAVES OF ENEMIES CRASH AGAINST OUR MIGHTY SHIELDS, AND FALL BY OUR SWORDS. WE FIGHT FOR OUR GODS, FOR OUR HONOR. AND TO LIVE AGAIN FOR ONE LAST BATTLE.
WE AWAIT THE CALL, WE AWAIT THE
Jolablot JólablótJolablot5 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Cold nights finally came
the wind moans outside
the hearth burns in red flame
my spirit goes far and wide
Frozen trees bore no leaf
darkness falls harsh and cold
snowstorms filled with grief
mountains moaned ; forests groaned
Golden halls full of light
merry singing and tales of old
joyful ghosts came through the night
reminding us of our own folk
Wolves howl upon the gale
and ravens took their flight
we lift our spirit with ale
the land withers in icy blight
Candles lit in the room
rain and snow ceased
darkness dwindle in the gloom
our voices were released
Arith Härger
Cσρуяιgн
Crafted with CareI was forged in ValhallaCrafted with Care9 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
by the hammer of Thor
Crafted by divine
Given life to give more
My pen was designed
by the high gods themselves
to forge my own worlds
Their legacies to be my help
Forged with care
crafted with steady hands
so that one day my words
will be read throughout the lands
Odin be willing,
that my words will carry on
or perhaps one day
be regarded as song
but that is far beyond my time
far down the road, long
for today, today I sit and write
I write on and on
Forged in Valhalla
by the hammer of Thor
Crafted with care
just like Mjölnir
As were you my brothers,
my sisters too
Forged, tempered, cra
We All WanderWe all WanderWe All Wander1 year ago in Free Verse More Like This
By Alexander Hall
Wandering on this lone path
Not knowing if I can go back
to the world I left behind
Trying to find what was mine.
Living here, day by day
Never knowing if things will go my way
Rambling on what words to say
Sometimes I wish I'd just fade away
Wandering on this lone path
Not knowing if things will go back
to a time when things were pure
When I never slept in fear
Things are different, things are wrong
Darkness creeps up in my songs
I just want to lay back down
and pray to God that I drown
Wandering on this lone path
Never knowing if things will go back
to the world I left so cold
I just wish
Sta.sh
