Kvithuhattr for Thora Sharptooth
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Written in Kvithuhattr by Toki Redbeard. This poem was adapted for use as Mistress Thora’s Court Barony Scroll, granted at Hrim Schola by King Thorvald (“Thorson”) and Queen Svava.
Thorson King | comes on swan-road. |
Svava Queen | she sails with him. |
Danelaw Hall | their host now plays. |
Dofn’s stead | stands welcoming. |
To this stead | steer the dragons. |
Over sea | Eastmen travel, |
welcomed by | wife of Dofinn, |
birch of thought, | Thora Sharptooth. |
Crossing foam, | come her houseguests, |
seeking out | subtle lessons. |
Far-sighted, | famous teacher. |
Poet’s share | passed to students. |
Eastern king | and eager ceorls |
look to her, | learn her teachings. |
Cloth she knows, | cooking also. |
Without peer, | wisdom Northern. |
Bright she shines | in buhr-gate seat, |
holds she forth | in hall of King, |
speaks she there | in special task. |
Thora thus | thegn-right worthy. |
© Michael Dixon