Runes Cast and Sung

Runes I cast and sing their songs.

The threads of each man’s skein

I know, I read, I help weave.

Nornir I call for wisdom to see;

Rightly I know, rightly I read

Staves of power, mighty staves.

Deeds and words are marked,

Recorded, kept, and cast.

Their songs sung, and stained truly.

Under the boughs of a windy tree

Do all the Powers sit and judge

What merit each man has done.

Runes I cast and sing their songs.

The threads of each man’s skein

I know, I read, I help weave.