Raising the Standard by Quinn Blackburn
Master of Elements, Immortal Enchanter;
I emerge from my shell and unfurl across the skies.
With bladed grin and delicate claws,
parting the fabric to pass between worlds and realities.
Pearl of Wisdom hidden at my brow,
my glittering armor shields me
from the arrows and sharp edges of Life’s atrocities.
Storm-bringer, Primordial Guardian;
Uncoiling from my eternal lair
beneath the intertwined roots of the World Tree,
breathing wrathful devastation in cyclic rivalry.
My mighty coils squeeze tremors from the Earth,
or thrash tidal waves across the restless Seas.
Behold my power running rampant
over the battlefields of history!
Armies birthed from the seeds of my teeth,
a testament to my ferocity!
Herald of Fortune, Celestial Guide;
I can show you the way.
Conquer the beast within
by looking with brave and honorable eyes.
Questing for and slaying each debilitating flaw,
is how you sinuously transform and ascend
to lie resplendent upon the hoard of the wise.
Learn my song, and you will soar
through even the darkest skies.
For those new to the game, each singing poem is inspired by a Teacher found in Nature. This particular Nature Teacher stands alone in the series at this time as the only one found exclusively in the imagination. Can you guess who is singing here? (the shot was taken at the 2011 Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival)
Comments
Great shot Quinn
thank you, so glad you enjoyed :o)
– Quinn Blackburn
at first I was thinking the wind…..but did not seem to fit the second half. lightening….the moon???? lol beautiful work as always my friend and teacher to us all. will await the answer. xoxoxoxxoxoxoxo
This Teacher is the Master of all Elements, but is probably most often associated with either Wind/Air or Fire. You are the first one to mention Lightning, which I often think of when contemplating this Teacher. Angie has guessed who is singing in this piece. So glad you enjoyed, Dearheart, and as always the feedback is Greatly appreciated!
– Quinn Blackburn
Hmm, since this teacher resides only in the imagination, and it is the year of the Dragon, could it be……a dragon? Great writing Quinn!!!!!
It could indeed be the Dragon who raises the standard :o) Well done Angie and congrats on being the first here to name this Teacher, well done! So glad you enjoyed the piece. I picked at it for over a week before I was happy enough with it to post lol
– Quinn Blackburn
I can just imagine King Arthur and all his knights riding towards the castle – lovely shot, Quinn
Ren Faire is always a fun trip for us, and sights like this inevitable make me thing of Arthur and his knights as well. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the feedback, greatly appreciated!
– Quinn Blackburn
Enjoyed the capture and writing.
thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, always appreciated! so glad you enjoyed both :o)
– Quinn Blackburn
nice shot
Great shot Quinn! Lovely write,:)