Ballad of The Banshee

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Ballad of The Banshee Feb 4, 2004 1:19:09 GMT -5

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Post by serenepoetress on Feb 4, 2004 1:19:09 GMT -5

*This is an expanded revision of a work formerly entitled 'Beware The Banshee'.*

Beneath the moonlit skies of Innish Moor
unforgiving waves lambaste the shore.
Before wary constellations ancient eyes
the Banshees unleash embittered cries.

Forlorn Celtic phantoms cursed to roam.
Condemned to suffer, grieve and moan.
Ghastly wraiths, so ruefully they mourn;
denied eternal rest, compassion shorn.

Baneful souls endure perdition's wrath.
Elusive respite, ever stoic on their path.
God forasken creatures swathed in sin.
Predestined each dusk to rise again.

Along timeworn cliffs the night winds swell.
'Tis the Banshees screaming down to Hell.
Deep in darkened groves, lush and green,
these woe-begotten spirits weep unseen.

Take heed fool hearty mortals to this tale;
Death stalks he who hears the Banshees wail.

Last Edit: Feb 28, 2004 9:44:39 GMT -5 by serenepoetress

Copyright 2004
Laura Mae Oldham-Brownell

SilverEyes Poet Laureate Silver eyes crying crimson tears. Posts: 609	Ballad of The Banshee Feb 4, 2004 19:18:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SilverEyes on Feb 4, 2004 19:18:40 GMT -5 A wonderful write, I love this. ;D
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bloodredtears Legend I don't entirely think I've had enough rum to allow that kind of talk. Posts: 1,164	Ballad of The Banshee Feb 4, 2004 19:24:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bloodredtears on Feb 4, 2004 19:24:01 GMT -5 very much an awesome piece here...very chilling...especially the last two lines! great job!
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Tania Novice Posts: 49	Ballad of The Banshee Feb 5, 2004 5:27:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tania on Feb 5, 2004 5:27:53 GMT -5 I just think this is truly a great poem! Tania

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Ballad of The Banshee Feb 20, 2004 14:50:40 GMT -5

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Post by richie on Feb 20, 2004 14:50:40 GMT -5

I just loved this serenepoetress you are a true poet on this one poem alone and if it has not been published then please submit it where to start? Imagery yes, rhyme flow yes, a sense of place oh yes, fantastic implication execution supburb, language wonderful, beautifull descriptions, I could go on and on.
excellent. Richie.

from childhood's hour I have not been as others were-I have not seen as others saw-I could not bring my passions from a common spring from the same sourse I have not taken my sorrow: I could not awaken my heart to joy at the same tone and all I loved I loved alone.

Dreamcatcher Novice Posts: 30	Ballad of The Banshee Feb 28, 2004 9:16:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dreamcatcher on Feb 28, 2004 9:16:45 GMT -5 Absolutely wonderful images and senses illustrated in this magnificent write. IMPRESSIVE!!! Dreamcatcher
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serenepoetress Apprentice Posts: 84	Ballad of The Banshee Feb 28, 2004 9:45:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by serenepoetress on Feb 28, 2004 9:45:42 GMT -5 Thank you everyone for the positive comments. I really appreciate them.
	Copyright 2004 Laura Mae Oldham-Brownell

imaginary goddess #5 Novice shape me into something I never will be, and you'll find out this facade was an escape from reality. Posts: 69	Ballad of The Banshee Apr 4, 2004 21:51:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by imaginary goddess #5 on Apr 4, 2004 21:51:15 GMT -5 as has been said, this is truly a wonderful piece. I love reading about the myths and legends that most ppl do not write about, but your poem expressed the banshee well. great job -- Lianna --
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Ballad of The Banshee Apr 13, 2004 19:52:28 GMT -5

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Post by T.J. Barber on Apr 13, 2004 19:52:28 GMT -5

Banshees are considered real things throughout much of the English colonies. Also around the southern parts of the US. Mississippi and Louisiana are most common the usual places to hear of Haunts and so forth. I find it all intriguing. Very good job! Keep it up, Tj

Last Edit: Apr 13, 2004 19:53:44 GMT -5 by T.J. Barber

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rinna(on leave...for eternity) Poet Laureate MIA Quitter surfninja Posts: 610	Ballad of The Banshee May 12, 2004 0:57:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rinna(on leave...for eternity) on May 12, 2004 0:57:45 GMT -5 this was extremely done, nice work, i really enjoyed reading it! x rinna x
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Ballad of The Banshee

Post by serenepoetress on Feb 4, 2004 1:19:09 GMT -5

Post by SilverEyes on Feb 4, 2004 19:18:40 GMT -5

Post by bloodredtears on Feb 4, 2004 19:24:01 GMT -5

Post by Tania on Feb 5, 2004 5:27:53 GMT -5

Post by richie on Feb 20, 2004 14:50:40 GMT -5

Post by Dreamcatcher on Feb 28, 2004 9:16:45 GMT -5

Post by serenepoetress on Feb 28, 2004 9:45:42 GMT -5

Post by imaginary goddess #5 on Apr 4, 2004 21:51:15 GMT -5

Post by T.J. Barber on Apr 13, 2004 19:52:28 GMT -5

Post by rinna(on leave...for eternity) on May 12, 2004 0:57:45 GMT -5