Tag Archives: Druids

I Wonder, St. Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2016 by John

Oh Paddy, oh Paddy! Long have you and I held difference perspectives, not seen eye to eye, nor found much in common, through legend or faith, or some shared experience wrangling with wraiths. I wonder, St. Patrick; and wonder makes … Continue reading →

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Reflections of a Twentieth Century Bard

Posted on October 1, 2009 by John

After the “Song of Amergin” I have been a fly on the wall of a corporate meeting I have been a child lost in snow that drifted roof high I have been a broke-winged bird, flightless through winter I have … Continue reading →

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The Black Druids

Posted on May 26, 2004 by John

At seven ten this morning as the night gave way to dawn a band of three of black druids* gathered out on my front lawn I heard them last night singing in the dead calm, loud and clear; but did … Continue reading →

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Pranayama and the Celtic-Vedic Connection

Posted on May 16, 2004 by John

After pondering Peter Beresford Ellis’ introduction to Celtic Myths and Legends, where he postulates an affinity between the Celtic and Vedic cultures, based on their shared common root language, proto-Indo-European, I pulled this earlier poem out and thought of it … Continue reading →

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The Hawk (Seabhac)

Posted on December 3, 2003 by John

A flash of gray against the sun and cloud, then swift and sure he plummets to his prey; Above the warp and woof he watches, proud, examining the context of our way. The puzzle is the sum of all its … Continue reading →

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