your ancient Grandmother, 

was preparing the (Garmasis)*

for her,           

the splendour of her Mother, 

the heirloom of her integrity and burning desire

preparing for her the drop of Blood,

the root of her virgin fertility

not her Hymen (virginity),   

kneeling in humility, bless-fully

blessing her blood line    

 

your Grandfather walking erect, ushering his cattle,

counting his harvest and herd

his ancestors, the founders of crafts,

were the finest in the son of Adam’s farm

enlightened by the strength of the Eagle

and the wisdom of the Raven

 

is it the Altar for sacrificial feast or the praying matt of your present Grandmother?