Burning villages dot the highland countryside. In the aftermath of battle, a child screams in the distance, a rare survivor. Trees murmur of the unspeakable acts of man at day’s end. The stars weep for the villagers and fall from the sky. Máni bowing his head in disapproval handed the child over to Nótt, but she could do nothing to bring comforting sleep.
Scavengers begin to creep in closer; waiting for the wolves to leave. Circling ever nearer-waiting. Horns sound from offshore, the wolves’ battle victory.
Soundless, wild-eyed warriors fade into the shadow of the seas. Berserkers never lose.
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I wrote a lovely Norse themed haiku collection earlier this week over at A Full Cup of Tea, but thought I’d explore the darker side today.
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Quicky Norse Mythology
Máni-Moon God
Nótt-Goddess of Night
Berserkers-Favored warriors of Odin, said to wild, crazy in battle and wear wolf , not be subdued by fire or iron weaponry
Odin-God of War, God head dude like Jupiter in Roman mythology
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Writing Prompts – Creative Copy Challenge #302
http://www.velvetverbosity.com/2013/01/22/100-words-week-315/
Very dark picture of the marauding barbarians
You did a terrific job of painting the picture with your words. well done!
I like your exploration of the interface between short fiction and haiku. I’m playing around there right now. What fun. Good job with this.
Thanks for the history lesson!
I am reminded of the Barbarians in Empire Earth – savages!
Cheers,
Mitch
Really cool poem, particularly liked how it conveyed the battle and ferocity of the berserkers.
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I love the title! Also really liked the line, “Soundless, wild-eyed warriors fade into the shadow of the seas.”
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