Oh Lyonesse
I dream of you so
Lost beneath the
waves, I saw you go
A mighty kingdom gone
forever to the sea
Now we are adrift our people
lost In confusion and grief
I was young and so
very strong
But always for you
my heart does long
I see your buildings
rise high to the gods
Magnificent they were
I mourn their loss
But the people who
died that day
To the Gods who I
was angry, I now pray
For I hear their screams
and the city bells
Ringing under the sea
crying for help
Now though I have
a different path to forge
As I look to a boy
Who is mine and yours
His name means bear
mighty he’ll be
To rule with compassion
and heartfelt mercy
A destiny long
and legendary he’ll have
Just like my Lyonesse
for that I’m glad
But all good things
come to an end you see
Even for the Bear of
Britain and ancient me
Don’t forget us or
poor old Lyonesse
Her golden sands and
lost souls beneath the sea
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Darren Greenidge
I'm a thinker, listener, a "question's pretty much everything" type of person. A seeker of knowledge, always restless, yet seeks the calm in life.
I love writing in all forms and am in the process of completing a number of ongoing projects. I love the craft of writing and the possibilities it holds. A magic carpet through the mind. I love pretty much all creative arts, music, film and theatre the leading ones.
Born in Hertfordshire in England, my family Irish, Welsh and English, I currently reside in Edinburgh, in Scotland. I'm drawn to coastal and mountain regions where I like to go to think and draw inspiration from. Ireland is a place that's dear to me, and I try to get back to see family and friends as much as possible.
My interests are wide and broad, too many to mention here, but history, archaeology, criminology, music and film are just some of those things I love.
I hope you enjoy my ramblings on here as that's what they are really. I'll let my fingers do the ''talking...''
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