Trying out a poetic form for monastic chants.
(Image description: A photo of a fiery source of light and steam reflecting off dark, rippling water.) Credit: Photo by Tom Barrett on Unsplash
As a syncretic Polytheist, I wanted to challenge myself to write poetry that can also be used as a chant for a deity, rather than sticking with the usual free verse poems and prayers. I do want to practice with Irish poetry forms at some point, but Iām practicing with a shorter form associated with Gaulish Polytheism to get started.
The form is called Sulabaros Tritanuos (three-tongued eloquence), and more information about it and other poetry forms can be found here. With it being my flamekeeping shift, I focused on writing one for Brighid. I will write a chant for Nodens soon.
The process reminded me that I should continue to build my creative skills as a devotee. Skills are like muscles that require strength training, since they can become stagnated from lack of use.
Brighid/Brigantia
Threshold keeper of high acclaim
Flame of kindness golden
Olden waters of life uphold
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