The All-Father’s Prayer

Aldafaðr, who art in Asgard, Sacred is thy wisdom. Thy power be hale, Thy wyrd be well On Midgard, as the Norns weave for all realms. Protect us this day from the World Serpent And shield us from Loki’s mischief As we shield our kin from blunder and shame. Lead us brave in the face…

NaPoWriMo Day 8

In a complete turnaround from yesterday, I am in love with today's prompt! A ghazal was the ideal form to repeat Idunn's name throughout, like a chant or a prayer. I can't believe I didn't think of it before. The length of 5-15 couplets meant I could easily make it 9, a Norse holy number.…