By Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes

DRINKING FROM THE LION’S HEART
In the footsteps of my ancestor Richard the Lionheart-

The wine is in my blood
I drank from its cup long ago

Blown to beach by storm
I sacked the island
for my shipwrecked bride
left the vanquished in silver chains

The wine is in my blood
it required centuries
to conquer the lion
that crossed my heart

To temper his sword with age
for the spirit’s rusty bouquet
to sweeten his roar

The crusades continue without me-

The wine is in my blood

Note:  In 1191 Richard the Lionheart conquered Cyprus and married his bride in Limassol’s castle.

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Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes

Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and went on to study Religion and Theology at the University of San Diego. His book Intimate Geography, published by Ragged Sky Press, won the 2012 San Diego Book Award for Poetry. Ish, as he is known, has also written lyrics for German musicians Andrea Hörkens and Thomas Roderburg (Tender Art).

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