I was once a young woman, a glorious warrior, a grey-haired queen. I soared with birds, stepped on the earth, swam in the sea—dived under waves, languid amongst fishes. I had a living spirit.
A Travelling Spirit
Song Cycle by Nicola LeFanu (b. 1947)
1. Riddle 74 [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- by Kevin John William Crossley-Holland (b. 1941), "Riddle 74"
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(siren); Translated from the The Exeter Book of RiddlesResearcher for this page: Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]
2. Riddle 7
Language: English
Silent is my dress when I step across the earth, reside in my house, or ruffle the waters. Sometimes my adornments and this high windy air lift me over the livings of men, the power of the clouds carries me far over all people. My white pinions resound very loudly, ring with a melody, sing out clearly, when I sleep not on the soil or settle on grey waters—a travelling spirit.
Text Authorship:
- by Kevin John William Crossley-Holland (b. 1941), "Riddle 7"
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(swan); Translated from The Exeter Book of RiddlesResearcher for this page: Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]
Total word count: 105