~ Non-Norse Poetry by Others ~

Seo Seleste Eahsealf
("The best eye-salve", Old English)

I have no use for
roe-deer’s marrow,
bumble-bee honey,
or foxes’ grease.

I have dispensed with
white marring,
wood lettuce
and salmon’s gall.

The simple sight
of your elf-bright face
Is now the only balm
my tired eyes need.


© Paul Walker
 

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