Greetings from the Poeta!

By the time this is published, Pennsic will be almost underway. I encourage you to support the bardic activities taking place throughout the war! There is a wealth of information available on the Pennsic site (http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn34/cultural.html) not to mention the information available at the war itself! The poem below (not coincidentally) was inspired by Pennsic, as well as the Carmina Cantabrigiensia #41 and #30.

Cor tyranni trepidet
Cum studium subsidet;
Inimicus invidet
Dum Atlantia ridet.
Canta clara carmina
Denisae nos regina,
Et feri ut fulminae
Ad rege certaminae.

The tyrant's heart trembles
As his spirit sinks;
The enemy grows envious
While Atlantia laughs.
So sing a clear song
Of Denise our queen,
And strike like bolts of lightning
In battle beside the king.

In service,
Olivier de Bayonne

Additional online notes: Because many people will be away at Pennsic for half of August, I have opted to skip the 'featured poet' spotlight this month.

I am also happily accepting submissions for pieces to include on the 'Atlantian Bardic Poetry' aspect of the site - any piece of poetry, song, or story by an Atlantian author is welcome. The works are divided up by author through geographical region.

Thank you!

Last modified August 10, 2005. Content suggestions to Lord Olivier de Bayonne