I am the Celtic Witch I was once, one of three. I live in yonder castle it was home to my two sisters and me. I have not much left now that is dear to me there is my fine armoured stallion,my dragon and my ravens three.
I am a dragon mistress that was what fate dealt my way my red hair marks me as such, yes it is as the legions say. I am not to be trifled with I am only for the brave for fine words or fine swords will not hinder me.
I was out hunting with my dragon and my steed I was busy chasing my quarry and I did not my ravens heed. They came to tell me the news but I was too busy to hear.
My sisters shall be avenged
My heart was ripped away from me when finding on my return that those evil witch hunters had taken my sisters away and had them burned. I vow I shall have revenge those evil witch hunters will pay I shall reek revenge on them they will regret the day, they took my sisters and burned them at the stake. I shall not forgive them that is not a mistake I shall make.
I will not sleep nor eat no drink shall pass my lips I shall wear two swords one at each of my hips. No fine words will sway me no fine swords could make me fear I shall avenge my sisters as they are all I hold dear.
So now I shall prepare myself my mission it is clear I need to gather close to me just what I have left that is dear to me there is my fine armoured stallion, my dragon and my ravens three.I shall fight for you my sisters I shall slay them all you’ll see.
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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25 thoughts on “The Celtic Witch”
Epic tale, strong woman!!
Just like you!!
Andrea xoxoxo
Thank you. I believe we are all warriors underneath, strip away our trappings then deny us something or someone we love and the warrior will emerge! Have a great day!
Very polished, very rhythmical, very true to the essence of both Celtic folklore and the essence of bravery and revenge and bitterness. As you say, mess with our loved ones and see how we breath fire!
I love the skirt too which is exactly why I chose the illustration I have Irish blood in my veins and so I am a Celt at heart.Thank you for liking the poem I love mythology and my mind is always running riot!! xx
I love stories like this. It stirs the Celtic blood and makes the Irish want to get out shining swords and dance through a night with starlight flashing on steel while a great bonfire blazes streams of golden and red sparks into heaven.
willowdot21 
Epic tale, strong woman!!
Just like you!!
Andrea xoxoxo
Thanks Andrea we would all like to be like her!! xx
Wonderful Willow 🙂
Why thank you sir!
You know, this is so potent. I could actually hear a voice in my head saying all this.
Thank you that is good to know, it is every poet’s wish to get inside the reader and move them!! xx
such mystical rhythm and warrior pride (~_~) nice write!
Thank you. I believe we are all warriors underneath, strip away our trappings then deny us something or someone we love and the warrior will emerge! Have a great day!
Very polished, very rhythmical, very true to the essence of both Celtic folklore and the essence of bravery and revenge and bitterness. As you say, mess with our loved ones and see how we breath fire!
Yes all that is true plus I am of Irish blood so there is a Celt in me!
Nice bit of mythology Willow. Also, on a completely shallow note – I’d like a skirt like the one in the first picture! 😉
I love the skirt too which is exactly why I chose the illustration I have Irish blood in my veins and so I am a Celt at heart.Thank you for liking the poem I love mythology and my mind is always running riot!! xx
A romantically magical tale! So enchanting, and a lovely image as well!
Thank you VW I really enjoyed writing this one!
I love stories like this. It stirs the Celtic blood and makes the Irish want to get out shining swords and dance through a night with starlight flashing on steel while a great bonfire blazes streams of golden and red sparks into heaven.
You read my mind, just two things you over looked… the red hair and green eyes!! Thank you !
Brilliant!!! Excellent!! Love the artwork too… :-))
Hi Roy thanks so much for your visit , I am so glad you like the poem it is one of my favourite too!
Hello and thank you visiting my I did try to translate but did not have much luck. להיות טוב ולהיות מאושר!
Cracking piece, I reckon there is a novel lurking within those lines 🙂
Thank you I would love to believe there is a novel there . Of late I seem to be stuck in short story mode.
Hey nothing wrong with that, think of it as good practise for the big event 🙂
Now that’s a good idea 😉