And So Spake the Fiery Arrow

This is a contribution to the 5th Annual Cyberspace Poetry Slam for Brigid.

A Hearthside Lullaby

Who will you be,

My darling?

My child.

What will you do

Sweet child?

Sing to the stars

my shepherd dear.

Sing to the flame and the ground.

Cry out for the dark

My darling,

My child.

Sing the Sun up from your heart.

And where do you walk

my darling,

My child?

Your eyes stray so far from the lambs.

Do you see the dawn,

the sky,

My brave one?

Where do you feet long to step?

I'll look to the lambs

Child,

Sweet child.

You look to the Sun

and walk.