standing as stone
my blood waters earth while
ink-stained fingers smudge
the performative lies smeared
crimson across the page
A poem prompted by a randomly selected Elder Futhark rune.
Today’s rune is tiwaz, which is named after the Norse god Týr, and the second weekday (Tuesday) is named for the god. According to Norse myth, Týr offers his right hand to the wolf Fenrir, who bites it off when he realizes the gods have used the offering to distract the wolf while they bind him. The rune is typically considered symbolic of honor, loyalty and justice, as well as of sacrifice. It may be representative of discipline and faith. Some interpretations have associated the rune with the North Star.
Please visit my Elder Futhark pages at sceadugenga.com for additional interpretations of the runes based on multiple references and personal reflection.
8 responses to “casting runes — 13feb26”
Oh, I love these lines “the performative lies smeared crimson across the page”
Thanks Jennifer. Are you all “TGIF” tonight or all “drat, now comes the weekend”?
Yes, TGIF! It’s been a challenging week for me, so I’m definitely glad it’s behind me now. What about you? I’m finally catching up on your blog 🙂
I’m in TGIF mode. I plan to play it chill, but life might have other plans. If life doesn’t get in the way, I might try to write the weekend away. Who knows?
Writing will be in my weekend too, among other adulting things (cleaning, laundry, blah, blah blah)
I’m looking forward to seeing what you produce, assuming you make it public 💙
Aww, thank you 💙 if it’s worthy it’ll be here, if not, it will go with the millions of others
I’ll keep an eye out 😊