Mabh Savage
Words and the world passing by; how it sings to me; how I clamour back.
Tag: Celtic
A Modern Celt
I just received this gorgeous cover design and a publication date for my first book! A Modern Celt will be available to buy from Moon Books, from the 27th of September 2013. This book explores my own relationship with my Celtic ancestry and the… Continue Reading “A Modern Celt”
Holly
Another excerpt from my upcoming book, A Modern Celt, which goes to the publisher in 6 days! Eek! Worryingly, I only just wrote this bit today… The holly is an evergreen tree with leaves ranging from dark green to bright yellow and gorgeous red… Continue Reading “Holly”
Thirty Circles
Thirty circles Bold and bright Ancient days and Timeless night Wasted moments Treasured slice Of life eternal Entered thrice As child, as maid As mother fair. As soul so heavy Limp with care. Dragging onward, Cutting ruts And dusty trails In gore and guts;… Continue Reading “Thirty Circles”
Red
Streaming red Cloak of hair Like yarn spun wild For a coat of dreams Of war and time To pass the line The blood along Like velvet wine Lady great and fierce of heart Builds you up then tears apart Protect thyself but know… Continue Reading “Red”
Endings and beginnings
I write my ending at the beginning; not as pretentious as it sounds, I promise. As we move into a new year (according to the Gregorian calendar) I am in the final stages of my book, A Modern Celt, with a promise to myself… Continue Reading “Endings and beginnings”
The Power of Prophecy
Throughout the Celtic legends there are references to prophecies, futures foretold and promises made by victors and losers alike. One of the most famous prophecies by the Morrigan is told at the end of Cath Maige Tuired, the great battle that Lugh wins against… Continue Reading “The Power of Prophecy”
Spirituality or Practicality?
The Romans are said to have been astonished by the range of gods and spirits the Celtic peoples honoured, yet the Celts were feared for their prowess in war, helped mightily by their ability to travel far across land and sea. So they were… Continue Reading “Spirituality or Practicality?”
Lugh
I’ve been doing some reading on Lugh recently, as additional research for my book, A Modern Celt. Lugh, despite being a great leader and warrior among the Tuatha de Danaan, and indeed the name sake of Lughnasadh, one of the biggest festivals in the… Continue Reading “Lugh”
Seeking the ancestors, beginnings
The truth is, everyone was formed by their ancestors in some way. If you deny any connection to your ancestors, then that is a conscious decision which in itself, partially shapes who you are. Even by denying them, which is absolutely your right to… Continue Reading “Seeking the ancestors, beginnings”
Is this a real blog? Is this just wafflety?
I’m a writer, so I decided I should have a blog. That’s what people do right? Record little snapshots of literal wonder at the world and lay them bare for people to go “ooh….ah…”…? I thought, this will keep the vernacular juices flowing even… Continue Reading “Is this a real blog? Is this just wafflety?”
Mabh Savage 