Rustling of skirts
My heart took flight
Watching the pagans dancing
To the bonfire light
They were dancing for the departed on All Souls Night
Lighting candles one by one
They danced to their own beat of the drum
Dancing around and around
They danced to their pagan sound
I still watched them as the flames lept high
Watching each one dance and pass me by
Figures dancing in the darkness of night
Oh never let it end
All Souls Night
Still they danced before my eyes
They danced until the next sunrise
Oh the wonders, merriment, and beauty of night
Oh never let it end
All Souls Night
Yes never let it end
All Souls Night
Author notes
Note: All Souls Night is a Celtic celebration, at which time huge bonfires were lit not only to mark the new year, but to warm the souls of the departed.
My inspiration came while I was listening to Loreena McKennitt's song titled All Souls Night. Also All Souls Night is how Halloween originated I believe.
A thing to know about me is I never start out writing my poems with the intention of them ryming. If it rymes then that's just how the poem came out of me.
Written May 23rd, 2006
A contest entry
- The Celtic Rose(Contest) by ProdigalPoet.
500 points, ended June 12, 2006, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Yes I believe ritual is the right word for it. Thanks so much for the comment.
~Amanda~
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I love this poem! I like the how it all flow so neatly together. I love watching rituals (if that is the word for it) they are enchanting and inspiring... you have done a great job on this..
Shanelle -
Thanks for your comment I'll check your poem out.
~Amanda~
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I really liked this one, nice flow nice story line & I love a good tale. I think you might enjoy my The Minstrel could relate with this one. Thanks for sharing your talent.
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You are very welcome. It's okay. I understand having things going on in your life that makes it hard for you to be on here and commenting all the time. I understand how life get's. Thank you for all of your comments and undying support as well. I am here for you too.
~Amanda~
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Great Write, as always... sorry I've been so distant, I appreciate your undying support and patience with me and I cherish your comments and messages so. Thank you so much for being such a devoted friend to me here on ap, I am here for you always, NEVER forget that
... Sara Dawn
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Thank you so very much for the comment.
~Amanda~
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Thank you.
~Amanda~
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Thank you very much for the nice comment.
~Amanda~
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This is a great piece, I love it! The imagery is fantastic, it is well written, though it took me a few seconds to get into the rhythym of it, but it really does set the scene extremely well and flows very nicely. Great job!!!
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Veri well penned . . . this poem had an air of grace and dignity little seen in this day and age. You have quite a bit of talent and it shows through in your clever use of diction and syntax . . . as well as the strength of the flow within your poem! Well penned, over all. This is a veri strong piece.
Keep penning . . . keep sharing . . . and much luck to you in the contest as well as any and all future poetic ventures!
Maggie -
Thank you so much.
~Amanda~
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This was very very nice. I liked the flow, and the concept, and having heard that song before, makes it even cooler. Congrats on a good write (finally getting one out
) and thanks for entering.
Regards,
ProdigalPoet
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