Ygg

Mirror image
Above, below
Timeless vintage
None can know

Infinite roots casting wide
Among them Norns will fates decide

For nine whole days hung Wodin there
Pierced by spear the roots ensnare

Limbs outstretched like crackled glass
Knowing all those who've come before
Engraved with what has come to pass
And echoed deeds of Asator

Among splayed branches stand races all
Etins, Gods, and Humans hall.

Book Reveiw: The Wise Man's Fear

The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss was the sequel to his first novel Name of the Wind. The trilogy, which is thus far only two thirds complete, is the retelling of a man's life story. The main character is named Kvothe, although he is called Kote in the frame story. The majority of the tale is his riveting discourse detailing the events of his life, beginning at his birth and continuing to the time at which he is relating his story. The events which are described in The Wise Man's Fear are far too intricate to review even in a highly abridged synopsis. I will say however, that both novels are extremely well written. Rothfuss seems to be of the school of thought that simpler is better. He describes situations with little ado, and yet paints a clear picture with concise and tactful writing. Most of the imagery is the responsibility of the mind of the audience, a fact which adds tremendously to the potency of the writing. I would highly recommend reading both of these novels, as both are excellent. Truly in order to enjoy The Wise Man's Fear one must read The Name of the Wind (which was a New York Times #1 best seller by the way). The stories and writing of both novels are stupendous. Next time you find yourself in a book store browsing, take my advice and begin your own journey through the life of Kvothe.

Folkway

Let for once the demons rest
Out of many we shall all be one
And perhaps less fear ingest
So to find the crusades are done

Learn through gods we so rever
that perhaps the ice is not so thin
A devotion to Elder Troth so clear
discover again without within

H.O.G.

A heartbeat throbs a thundering tattoo
The pulse of the scribe quickens
The eternal hunt for a scampering few
An omega teir stalks where undergrowth thickens

They are a silence among the quiet

Hey folks, This is what goes down on here

Most of my posts will probably be my poetry, or short stories.  Expect to see a lot more of the first than of the second. I may occasionally post the works of others,(propperly credited of course). That's about it, feel free to comment. While there is no need to be excessively nasty, I appreceate any suggestions or tips you have, so feel free to comment.