The Kissiae, or “wood nymphs”, are the many daughters of The Oak Father. They dwell on Aies Mara and Fae Mara as spirits and guardians of the woods of the realms. Where a Kissiae dwells, life flourishes and blooms. It is said that Kissiae also have powerful healing magics that can bring back even those found on the brink of death. Although, only a very few know the truth of this, as Kissiae are rarely ever seen by mortals. In fact, they are so rare as to be thought of as only a myth or oldwives tale by most the peoples of the world.
But those of the woodlands know the truth of their existence. Many Shifters, Elves, and Eladrin have spotted the form of a beautiful woman dancing in the rays of the sun shining through the tree branches above, or felt the presence of someone watching over them as they traversed deep in the forest. And no one alive knows the truth and realness of the Kissiae more than The Oak Father’s order of druids who, after making an oath of celibacy, are blessed with the gift of bedding a Kissiae once upon every anniversary of their initiation to the faith. The daughters of the wood are also the lovers of those most dedicated to protecting her.”Source: https://aies-mara.obsidianportal.com/wikis/the-kissiae
Spring
Must be
On the wing
Roots surge red hot
Blooms burst yellow, pink, lavender, light blue
Fragrant sweetness swirls faintly on the wind
Kissiae’s glowing
Greening sway
Rouses
Life.
kat ~ 5 March 2016
A Double Tetractys – A 10-Line Poem with the Syllable Sequence: 1-2-3-4-10-10-4-3-2-1
March 5th, 2016 at 11:21 am
Love!!!
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March 5th, 2016 at 11:32 am
Thank you. I have been so inspired by that tree. She calls to me each time I pass. ❤️
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March 5th, 2016 at 11:36 am
You did such a great job!♡♡♡
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March 5th, 2016 at 11:37 am
Thank you so much ! ☺️
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March 5th, 2016 at 11:38 am
Always my pleasure dear Kat♡♡♡
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March 5th, 2016 at 1:04 pm
It’s THE TREE! Lovely poem. Come on Spring! 🙂
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March 5th, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Yes Kathryn! Flowered are beginning to bloom around her…and the way the ivy frames her face makes it appear she’s looking at us! She’s baaack! 😊
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March 5th, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Beautiful poem and loved the info about the Kissia. I’ve never heard about them before. Of course, what caught my attention was that the druids who swore an oath of celibacy got to sleep with a Kissia, on the date of his oath each year. Not really celibate are they, but neither were monks/priests of many religions including Christianity. Chaucer gives great examples of this 🙂 Lovely piece!
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March 5th, 2016 at 7:25 pm
Ironic isn’t it! 😊
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March 6th, 2016 at 9:24 am
Very interesting! Your poem is lovely!
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March 6th, 2016 at 10:08 am
Thank you PJ…Spring is on the Wing! 🌷🌻🌼
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