Merewalh
Merewalh (sometimes given as Merwal or Merewald was a sub-king of the Magonsæte, a western cadet kingdom of Mercia thought to have been located in Herefordshire and Shropshire. Merewalh is thought to have lived in the mid to late 7th century, having acceded the throne during the time of Penda of Mercia, who, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle implies, was his father :
The name Merewalh signifies "Famous Foreigner" or "Celebrated Welshman", possibly indicating that he, and perhaps even Penda's dynasty, was of Celtic origin. During his lifetime, Merewalh converted to Christianity in about 660, founding Leominster Priory. Merewalh married Saint Ermenburga, having several children (see below). He died sometime between 670 and 685, being succeeded by his son Merchelm.
Kentish royal legend
The Kentish royal legend makes Merewald a son of king Penda. He married the Kentish princess, Domne Eafe, and their offspring were the Saints Mildburh,Mildrið and Mildgið
Their son Merefin, described in the legend as "the holy child" (þæt halige cild), died as a youth (Þonne wæs Sancte merefin þæt halige cild on iogoðhade to gode gelæd); described by Florence of Worcester as "a youth of eminent piety."
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by: MorleyLove me when nobody else can see
Touch my soul, then treat me like I am a stranger
This is not the way I want to feel
Should have known a love this strong
Would bring some danger
But if it's all in my head
I'll find a way to make it end
It's magic and it's tragic
Slingshots whisper my teardrops an answer
What am I to you
Slingshots you forgot my kisses don't miss this
What am I to you
Shame, how you got me
Ripping words off my lips to keep from asking
I fall when you call
Press my ear against the phone to hear your lips move
I guess it's all in my head
And in time I'll make amends
It's magic but it's so tragic
I want you so bad
What's wrong with me baby
I want you so bad
What's wrong with you baby
Love me when nobody else can see
Touch my soul then treat me like a stranger
This is not the way I like to feel
I should have known a love this strong
Would bring some danger
Slingshots whisper my teardrops an answer
What am I to you
Slingshots you forgot my kisses don't miss this
What am I to you
Beads fall from a delicate string
My love is too strong to want you