Eikaterine is a phoenix and synchronous with humility;
The peacock cannot equal her in beauty or in stature.
In benevolence she outshines the gold; the world in wonder yieldeth;
Her nest she fixeth in the trees, and all of spices buildeth.
And when he dies, a little worm, from out her body twining,
Doth generate her back again whene'er the sun is shining.
She lives in Anglespur, and she travels throughout the East,
Coach to our youth in battle, insuring their prowess increased.
Many a time there has been those fresh to Our lands that arrived bare,
Eikaterine, with the garments off her back would make sure they had what to wear.
She so giveth her time at the stove, as winged teachers,
In lessons of cookery, to all wingless creatures.
King Brennan, who shines like Zeus, and Caoilfhionn like Hera agleam,
Hath entered on these institutes, all centre Their esteem.
Of inducting this Phoenix, Our Catherine of Anglespur, resplendent,
Into our immeasurable Order of the Silver Crescent.
Anno Societas Fifty at our 12th Night celebration, this phoenix of the story
Expireth from the fair incipient shire of Midland Vale whereby she had this glory.
Word Count 195
The peacock cannot equal her in beauty or in stature.
In benevolence she outshines the gold; the world in wonder yieldeth;
Her nest she fixeth in the trees, and all of spices buildeth.
And when he dies, a little worm, from out her body twining,
Doth generate her back again whene'er the sun is shining.
She lives in Anglespur, and she travels throughout the East,
Coach to our youth in battle, insuring their prowess increased.
Many a time there has been those fresh to Our lands that arrived bare,
Eikaterine, with the garments off her back would make sure they had what to wear.
She so giveth her time at the stove, as winged teachers,
In lessons of cookery, to all wingless creatures.
King Brennan, who shines like Zeus, and Caoilfhionn like Hera agleam,
Hath entered on these institutes, all centre Their esteem.
Of inducting this Phoenix, Our Catherine of Anglespur, resplendent,
Into our immeasurable Order of the Silver Crescent.
Anno Societas Fifty at our 12th Night celebration, this phoenix of the story
Expireth from the fair incipient shire of Midland Vale whereby she had this glory.
Word Count 195
Illumination and Calligraphy by Vettorio Antonello
Unfortunately any notes I had on the composition of this work are lost. I do remember that I based it on an actual letter written in the Byzantine era which is the persona of the recipient.
Eikaterine tin Elliniki (also known as Eikaterine of Anglespur)
Photo by by Vettorio Antonello
Photo by Eye of the Beholder Studios
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