June 17, 2009
Current theme: V is for Valhalla (Norse Mythology)
For ABC Wednesday
The Hall of the Slain
Five hundred and forty doors
Lined with shields and spears
The Valkyries will ride
Across blasted battlefields
Searching for the dead
Dying in battle
Glorious end for a Viking
Then to be chosen
Become Einherjar
Ascending to Valhalla
Chosen warrior
Each door of the hall
Will host eight hundred of them
Always preparing
For the last battle
The battle called Ragnarok
When the hosts stream forth
And then Great Valhöll
Will resound with emptiness
Halls barren of souls
For ABC Wednesday
The Hall of the Slain
Five hundred and forty doors
Lined with shields and spears
The Valkyries will ride
Across blasted battlefields
Searching for the dead
Dying in battle
Glorious end for a Viking
Then to be chosen
Become Einherjar
Ascending to Valhalla
Chosen warrior
Each door of the hall
Will host eight hundred of them
Always preparing
For the last battle
The battle called Ragnarok
When the hosts stream forth
And then Great Valhöll
Will resound with emptiness
Halls barren of souls
posted by Ink and Stone | 9:13 AM
3 Comments:
A very nice V!
Sherry
What a powerful V inspired Haiku!
A powerful poem indeed. An excellent thumbnail description of Valhalla, and a first-rate V.
On behalf of the ABC Team, many thanks for your participation.
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