I am the womb of every holt, <br /> I am the blaze on every hill, <br /> I am the queen of every hive, <br /> I am the shield for every head, <br /> I am the tomb of every hope- <br /> I am Eirias [ the sword]! <br /> <br />From Silver on the Tree <br />By Susan Cooper <br /> <br />Critics welcome.<br /><br />QalmeTari Misterres of Death Nat. Norville<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-am-the-2/