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Posted on September 27, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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My book, A Modern Celt is officially released today! It’s available all over the place, and here’s the link to Amazon where you can have a peek inside and see what all the fuss is about. Remember, from 20.00 tonight I will be online… Continue Reading “A Modern Celt: It’s Here!”
Category: followers, observation, pagan, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: A Modern Celt, amoderncelt, author, book launch, books, celt, Celtic, lit, mabh, magic, moon books, moonbooks, pagan, poetry, prose, savage, writing
Posted on September 23, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Taken while on Equinox Camp with amazing friends. The sun shone hot and I had to steal an Americanism for my title, simply because of how high I felt; how drunk on happiness and calm and balmy contentment; how warm and exquisite and worldly.… Continue Reading “Rising in the Fall…”
Category: gardening, observation, pagan, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: autumn, autumn equinox, fruit, mabon, pagan, prose, the fall, writing
Posted on September 4, 2013
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Hiding from the Hyenas Some people describe depression as a black dog. Having only ever seen black dogs as symbols of love, friendship and spirituality, I’ve never identified with this metaphor. For me, depression is a hyena. Hear it laugh. And scrounge. And prowl.… Continue Reading “Hiding from the Hyenas”
Category: observation, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: anxiety, Depression, mental health, metaphor, panic, prose, real life, relationships, writing
Posted on July 16, 2013
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The gift of the night is the universe Opened up like a black tulip Petals uncurling in the light Of all the suns that ever were. The gift of the night is the universe Sky’s barrier broken down Eyes reach as far as they… Continue Reading “Gift of the Night”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: earth, mabh, poem, poetry, prose, savage, space, star, stargazing, stars, universe, words, writer, writing
Posted on July 12, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Words are static on the page; like static electricity, they buzz and chirp and make you vibrate, but only direct current shocks you. Is it the same with spoken word? Do the words come with their own voltage to power you in a way… Continue Reading “Electric inspiration”
Category: feedback, followers, observation, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: Chorlton, electric, electricity, gig, live, Manchester, metaphor, observation, performance, poem, poetry, prose, simile, spoken word, words, writing
Posted on May 9, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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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”
Category: observation, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: achievement, ancestors, Ancestry, books, celt, Celtic, cult, mabh, mabh savage, moon books, occult, pagan, prose, publishing, religion, savage, spirituality, tuatha, tuatha de Danann, writing
Posted on April 17, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Feeling up and down Tired but determined Skint but ambitious Loving time hand in hand With tiny happiness Slowly through the world Dappled like the sunshine Peppering the pavement Seasoning our steps Hot and tasty on the earth. The supermarket calls But for now… Continue Reading “Pepper”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: child, love, napowrimo, poem, poetry, prose, seasons, spring, warm, writing
Posted on April 13, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Oftimes music is the rain Falling rhythm on the pane Rolling drum like in my ear Softly soothing then I hear A pause A change The rhythm breaks Has it… Could it be… A snatch of sun beam One, two, three; The cloud flows… Continue Reading “Oftimes Music is the Rain”
Posted on April 4, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Sharp wings tug at frigid air Thermals crippled By Cailleach’s touch. Though sky is her hue Delightful deep blue, Her breath makes the bird Struggle for height Strive for flight. He circles, frustrated, Almost black against The colourful morning. He scars the misty white… Continue Reading “Hawk and the Half Moon”
Posted on April 3, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Brain like a sponge. Soaking information up. Absorbing everything. But a sponge is…leaky. Drippy. Is information trickling slowly from my ears? And on a night, when fatigued, my head feels squishy and nauseatingly malleable; is that a symptom of having a brain like a… Continue Reading “Sponge”
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