Hotel Valhalla [Magnus Chase Series]

Gerd Just Wants To Be Heard

By Gerd

People say I’m a stick in the mud.

I just like feeling the cold earth under my toes.

Don’t need to dress up
Or go anywhere but my front yard.

Can I help it if my skin glows?

It has attracted ships, birds,
And the unwanted attention
Of gods from afar.

Frey couldn’t even ask me himself.

Sent his servant to propose.

Tried to woo me with golden apples,
But I like the red kind better.

When the fancy ring didn’t work either,

Skirnir got angry,
And pulled out that talking sword.

My words didn’t matter anymore.

I married Frey, and we’ve made it work.

He’s all about nature and love.

Still, sometimes, I can’t help but wish

I could crank up the air conditioner.