Poetry about Vikings

Poems about vikings explore daring exploits of these ancient seafaring warriors. They recount tales of epic voyages, fierce battles, and conquests that shaped the course of history.

These verses portray the viking spirit of adventure, honor, and courage, offering glimpses into their rich culture and mythology. Poems about vikings may also explore their enigmatic legacy, capturing the clash of civilizations and their impact on the world they encountered.

With evocative imagery and storytelling, these poems bring to life the captivating world of the Norsemen, inspiring readers to immerse themselves in the wonders of their past.

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Thistles

by Ted Hughes

‘Thistles’ by Ted Hughes is a visceral poem that likens one of nature’s more persistent plants to human conquests throughout history.

Hughes brings up the image of a decaying Viking warrior as a means of tapping into human history. The stereotypical image conveys both the longstanding presence of war throughout the centuries and its gruesome remnants. Like the thistles, their bones, deteriorated viscera, and weapons sit as artifacts in the soil.

Against the rubber tongues of cows and the hoeing hands of men

Thistles spike the summer air

And crackle open under a blue-black pressure.

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