Author: Sephira

Born and raised primarily in Northern Virginia, my family and I moved to North Carolina in 2006. Married for over 20 years, my husband and I have two boys and a gaggle of cats. For me, writing is a great stress reliever. I can let my mind wander and let my emotions run free in a way that is generally not possible in my normal everyday life. My writings run the gamut in terms of style and genre – for instance my first novel is a historical romance set in the Civil War, but some of the other things I have in the works are fantasy or thrillers, among other things. It probably goes without saying, but my poetry is somewhat eclectic in nature, and again while some may feel the need to stick with a particular form, I tend to write just whatever comes to mind. Let the winds of inspiration lead me on… I’m always interested in comments and feedback. So please feel free to share your thoughts with me!

To Sigyn,

~ Sephira ~ Leave a comment

falconcloaked:

Strongest arms who never stop caring

Unfailing will who can never collapse

Even under the rage of your beloved Worldbreaker

Please, lend us resilience and steadiness

Please, allow us to forgive anger and forget pain

Please, let us take care of our loved one as you do

Dear Sigyn, mother of our heart

Please, let us feed the dying seed with soothing water. 

~ Sephira ~ Leave a comment

skunkbear:

Think about the centuries of medical advances that made this surgery possible. Think about the amazing machinery of our bodies — the bones that can knit together, the heart that can pump blood through foreign veins. Doctors say Will’s nerves will connect with his new arms, though it could take years.

Think about all of the people involved, too. The 35 person medical team — all their years of training and that long day of surgery. The anonymous arm donor and his parents. Will Lautzenheiser himself, a film professor at Boston University, who has found resilience through humor. And Will’s supportive loved ones, including his partner, Angel Gonzalez, seen hugging Will in that last photo.

Though the weekend is over, this puts me in a very Thanksgiving mood — a lot to be thankful for here. AND, on top of everything else, I’m thankful that there’s a way for all of us to share this story.

Images: Courtesy of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (where the surgery took place) and Will Lautzenheiser.hugs

~ Sephira ~ Leave a comment

theshatteredsilhouette:

Closet Cosplay #3—Sigyn 

I’m, uh, not sure what version of Sigyn this is—my own, I guess. There are so many (myth, fan, comic, etc) that I just sort of whipped together something that would like the wife of Loki. 

I did already have the dress, and it is not an accident that it has some Loki-esque details; I made it for a dance this past spring. ^^ The wig, beads and all, is from myrddin-emrys who is using it for an Elf, and the dagger, obviously, is Loki’s.