IN EGILL'S PRAISE


The Hooch Lord shows
       his net of bells,
each ear knows
       its little hells,
the midnight sun -
       the lava springs,
the ravens' fun -
       in silver rings.

As poets Rage
       words grow nimble,
Egill the Mage
       makes them tremble.


© Carlton Godbold 1987

      


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