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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CHRIST IN BRITAIN: 18. THE BATTLE OF THE BOOK, by THOMAS SAMUEL JONES JR.
First Line: Beneath bronze chariot wheels the torn earth steamed
Last Line: Led by the lone white warrior of the skies.
Subject(s): Great Britain - History; English History
First Line: Beneath bronze chariot wheels the torn earth steamed
Last Line: Led by the lone white warrior of the skies.
Subject(s): Great Britain - History; English History
Beneath bronze chariot wheels the torn earth steamed
A mighty death-mist, Druids called in vain
Their forest gods, across the battle plain
The savage stallions of Diarmuid screamed;
For on Columba's men a brightness streamed
Keener than whistling sword-flame or fierce rain
Of whirling brands, and high above the slain
Invisible with light mailed Michael gleamed.
The armies bowed like grass on windy weirs
Before the unknown foeman's burning shield, --
Then from the silence rose hoarse triumph cries;
And brass walls wavered under rattling spears,
As wild Tyr-Conall's prince swept down the field
Led by the lone white warrior of the skies.
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