Epic moments

There they stood
the Scottish warrior poet
and his Irish Indian warrior princess
well worn travel brown cloaks
rumpled with journey and sleep.

These wary travellers stood
with relaxed attention seeing
what went on in their world
judging fairness and right


The sword at his hip
peeking from under the cloak
spoke of battles
the well worn windings of leather
on the handle
glowed with long practice
and much use.

The sword in her pack
spoke volumes of her trust
short and sharp and strong

Angus Pratt (November 3, 2000)