This poem was inspired by the Celtic pagan notion of a revolving castle-fortress - (Caer Sidi), to the far north associated with death (and perhaps rebirth).
Go to: 'Except Seven None Return from Caer Sidi' at Poetry Life and Times (UK/Spain), where it was published in 2013. Poem copyright Ian Irvine (Hobson) 2011 all rights reserved.
Dr Ian Irvine (Hobson) is the author of two novels, a book of poetry and an acclaimed nonfiction book on chronic forms of alienation and ennui. His works have featured in various Australian national writing anthologies as well as in over 100 journals and magazines. He has co-edited over 20 writing anthologies and has taught as a creative arts educator and sometimes course coordinator since 1994. He is the founder and chief songwriter of the alt. rock band Interstitium, and was also the lead singer and co-songwriter of Australian alt rock band "Goya's Child (Original)" before his departure in 1994.
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