A Long Winter’s Night 2014 – Day 6: The Woodsman’s Song

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  1. For Randy Whynacht – Christmas 2014

    A Warrior’s Plaint

    Oh, that I would bend my bow and vanquish an ignoble foe
    Presuming to interfere with my delight on any day or night
    I keep my peace and with stalwart poise I maintain my piece
    Warrior brethren in the field and families alone without a shield
    My snorting stallion and if not then my Spanish galleon
    I rise and attack from their rear with noise in front so they do not hear
    Never they know I come and then away I destroy them in my blessed way
    My peace is kept and is never a waste as windswept
    My blood I bleed if need be need
    I think not of right or wrong but only of the heavenly guided deed
    And so when I pass I have nurtured my seed

    © S F K 2014.

  2. Steve says:

    For Randy Whynacht – Christmas 2014

    A Warrior’s Plaint

    Oh, that I would bend my bow and vanquish an ignoble foe
    Presuming to interfere with my delight on any day or night
    I keep my peace and with stalwart poise I maintain my piece
    Warrior brethren in the field and families alone without a shield
    My snorting stallion and if not then my Spanish galleon
    I rise and attack from their rear with noise in front so they do not hear
    Never they know I come and then away I destroy them in my blessed way
    My peace is kept and is never a waste as windswept
    My blood I bleed if need be need
    I think not of right or wrong but only of the heavenly guided deed
    And so when I pass I have nurtured my seed

    © S F K 2014.

  3. Jay Heathman says:

    Did YOU write this? It is amazing!! It strikes a chord of the heart and spirit that echoes in a timeless way, a thought shared through countless generations. And if I may be so bold – and boastful – it reminds me of two pieces that I wrote along similar lines, though perhaps a bit darker. I have taken the liberty to send you those two via your 'comment/contact' page. Your piece is far superior but I hope that my efforts may bring you a moment's amusement. Please write more such deep and stirring works!

  4. Randy L. Whynacht says:

    It is indeed one of my own, birthed yesterday after several months of gestation.

    I would like to thank you for honouring me with your own poetry. I've read and reread what you sent me several times since finding them in my inbox, and would ask your permission to quote what you wrote, in whole or in part, in future items published here. You have skills my Friend.

  5. Randy L. Whynacht says:

    It delights me that this singular piece of mine has invited such spirited response!

  6. Randy L. Whynacht says:

    You may enjoy this one from last Summer – http://randy.whynacht.ca/archives/12072

  7. Jay Heathman says:

    Randy L. Whynacht By all means, I would be most honored to be quoted by one of your talent and skill. I humbly bow in your general direction;)

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