Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Morrigu's Prophecy


After the Second Battle of Mag Tuired,
the MorrĂ­gan spoke a prophecy of peace and prosperity.

Peace to the sky
earth beneath sky
strength in everyone
a cup very full
a fullness of honey
honor enough
summer in winter
spear supported by shield
shields supported by forts
forts fierce eager for battle
sod from sheep
woods grown with antler tips
forever destructions have departed
nuts on trees
a branch drooping down
drooping from growth
wealth for a son
a son very learned
neck of bull
a bull from a song
knots in woods
wood for a fire
fire as wanted
palisades new and bright
salmon their victory
the Boyne their hostel
hostel with an excellence of length
blue growth after spring
autumn horses increase
the land held secure
land recounted with excellence of word
be might to the eternal
much excellent woods
peace to sky
be nine times eternal