Prior to Marc Bolen’s days in T. Rex, he was a poet. Not much of a surprise to many. In his songs, the masses will find hints of Lord of the Rings references with hints of magic and wizardry. Tolkien also inspired the likes of many others including Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin also refer to Gollum from Lord of the Rings in the song Ramble On.

The days of these Tolkien inspired poetry and song are long since past. But, remnants still slip into my minds eye much like remembering a strange fever dream. We can always take a little trip back to visit. Daydream as the clouds pass by. Watch the butterflies as they kiss the flowers. To notice the beauty and magic in nature and storytelling whether in poetry, novel, or song.

In the book, Warlock of Love, Bolen dances around fantasy lands in a whimsical trance. Not many physical copies remain today… but if you’re lucky enough you can get your hands on a copy for a golden price.

Here is a small poem from Bolen’s book of poetry for everyone to enjoy.

Yon ravelling Mage,

crisp sunseanian Sage deep acrest a mass,

a hillock of woven ash.

Tarragon seed whim is a coin

in the swim of your skin.

One pleasant fin,

O for such rippled skin,

akin to a far star,

deep abreasted like a raft,

a lantern beam cathedral in the dungeons of my cask.

And a ship from Paladinya yes,

a pavilion of Pallacian mind,

a tower awned with lighting,

a swans wing and a dipped ring and you swimming like my mountain,

the delved crescents of your breast of true julip of Dodona

a league skimmed proper above the rest.

0, Our nest could hold silk stars a taffetian nation,

an elven rope,

a scarlet kerchief wept and laiden like the galley of dead uncles’ boat.

And a brace of shining finches,

sleek necks climbing towards our sky,

four driving jewelled rivers and unmapped oceans,

just Dodona,

a whole zinc of finches,

you and I.

-Marc Bolen

Wishing everyone a magical Friday the 13th!

-Keri