A Strip Of Blue By Lucy Larcom

I DO not own an inch of land, But all I see is mine,-- The orchard and the mowing fields, The lawns and gardens fine. The winds my tax-collectors are, They bring me tithes divine,-- Wild scents and subtle essences, A tribute rare...

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Bless This Day

May this day be blessed with gifts Lessons, understanding and friends May my energy be a gift to all I meet Let me be centered, healing and open May I face the day with courage kindness, insight and compassion May my spirit and...

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The Clod And The Pebble

Love seeketh not itself to please, Nor for itself hath any care, But for another gives its ease, And builds a heaven in hell’s despair. So sung a little Clod of Clay, Trodden with the cattle’s feet, But a Pebble of the brook Warbled...

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Elegy James Douglas Morrison

Deirdre and Eogan and Conchobar Ride the King's Road in an open car. Deirdre stands proud as the car scrapes the walls. The clearance is low; the bright lady falls. Swept to the road, she's gone for a ghost, Gone in the night...

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Seeking The Sign To Dragonheim

Mighty wings once carved the cumulus sowing storm filled clouds and reaping rain. Soaring, we bounded the radius of the peak crowned heights of our domain. How long is the road to Dragonheim? The length of a dreamer's call....

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Wiccan Rede Poem Poster

Book: Wiccan Rede Poem Poster by Raven BlackwoodA traditional poem outlining the Wiccan Way in rhyme. Ends with the well-known `an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Rede is the Central Law of Wiccan Religion. In short it states:...

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The Augoeides Prayer

TweetIn the name of Genius "Most High", "Most Profound".I am one with the Holy Supernal Will: In Love, Passion "Genius Most High", "Most Profound,Master of Detached Ardour " Beauty:No God do I worship, No God do I seek.I do my Will...

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House Blessing 3

In the spirit of house blessings, and because I'm basically a kitchen witch at heart, and like little projects over serious ritual, I offer some selections gleaned from Cunningham's The Magical Household. I'm typing these without...

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Nursing You

On the first night of the full moon, the primeval sack of ocean broke, & I gave birth to you little woman, little carrot top, little turned-up nose, pushing you out of myself as my mother pushed me out of herself, as her mother...

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Winter Goddess Invokation

From the darkness of night's embrace We call to thee Lady of the Hidden Flame We call to thee from barren hills as yet Unwarmed by thy child's newborn face We call to thee Nurturer of the Sun Keeper of the Cycle of Life We call to...

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Lady Light

My Lady Moon upon my window crept Weeping want of you. And touches me with silver light The way I need you to. She smiles soft. Holds in her light The Wisdom of all time. The knowing of the magick ways Of want and need and wine. Hail...

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Spring Summer Poem

By: Shadow Hawk Falling Circling skyward on wings of fire, Drawn aloft by heart's desire, Endless expanses of starry night, In Endless freedom he finds his delight. Down below whispers rise to his ear, The...

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Invokation To The God

Beloved is the hunter who rules the wood The wood is a land without end Without end is the bounty of tree and stag Majestic is thy realm Thy realm entwines the secret glade as the vine reaches to the skies The skies are warmed by...

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Inquisition

Again the burning came, She felt the heat, the searing pain a cry lanced Through her heart "Why, My Lady, Why" She lay quietly, remembering lost Within the labyrinth of the past and the future she did not feel the bite of the cruel...

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The Absolute

No mind, no form, I only exist; Now ceased all will and thought; The final end of Nature's dance, I am it whom I have sought. A realm of Bliss bare, ultimate; Beyond both knower and known; A rest immense I enjoy at last; I face the...

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Kali

There is an idol in my house By whom the Sandal always steams. Alone, I make a black carouse With her to dominate my dreams. With skulls and knives she keeps Control (O Mother Kali!) of my soul. She is crowned with emeralds like...

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New Words And Old

In the autumn of the lightnings, in the mighty-voiced throng In the Twilight were the offerings, with both chants and full-throat song: These the People, born to silence These the Seekers, born to sight These the Wanderers, born...

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Echoes From The Gnosis Vol Ii The Hymns Of Hermes

Book: Echoes From The Gnosis Vol Ii The Hymns Of Hermes by George Robert Stowe MeadLike The vision of Aridaeus (Echoes 3) and the Chaldaean oracles I and II (Echoes 8 and 9), The hymns of Hermes originated in Alexandria in the first...

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Cosmic Mother

Oh Goddess Mother You are the mystery of Night Your radiant shine is the Day Infinite realms cascade within You Abundance is Your essence of Being Blessings flow from You Limitlessly Your Universe is harmony and tension in Balance Within...

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A Simple Chant For Fire

spirits of fire come to us we will kindle a fire spirits of fire come to us we will kindle a fire we will kindle a fire dance the magic circle round we will kindle a fire we will kindle a fire ~Author unknownAlso try this free pdf...

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Holly And The Ivy

The Holly King has ruled us All Through the waning days. As chosen of the Summer Maid Through the autumn's chill he stays. But the Holly King must fall As is the ancient way. And the Reborn Sun, the Oaken King, In turn shall have...

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Auguries Of Innocence

To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. A robin redbreast in a cage Puts all heaven in a rage. A dove-house fill'd with doves and pigeons Shudders...

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Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don't know something, For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult...

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Greenland Song By Jules Verne

Dark Is the sky, The sun sinks wearily; My trembling heart, with sorrow filled, Aches drearily ! My sweet child at my songs is smiling still, While at his tender heart the icicles lie chill. Child of my dreams I Thy love doth cheer...

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Manifestation Of The Ass

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Greetings and Gnosis from our Lord the Donkey! I have a long story to share with you So welcome and be at ease Sit your ass right down Relax into this long-eared tale A yarn that...

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Celtic Myths Influence In Britain And Ireland

Book: Celtic Myths Influence In Britain And Ireland by Sean SeymourWith recent discussions Concerning the validity of classical writings documenting early Celtic society, the Relationship between Celtic Myths and the legends and...

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Invocation Of The Crone

Behold the Crone... Dancer of Time Completion of the Sacred Cycle She Who is Wisdom Beloved, respected and feared Honored as Grandmother, Ancestress and Hag In the end ~ there is beginning, Death brings Birth, Life renews through...

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Eddic Mythology

Book: Eddic Mythology by John Arnott MaccullochWhen this Series was first projected, Professor Axel Olrik, Ph.D., of the University of Copenhagen, was asked to write the volume on Eddic Mythology, and no one more competent than he...

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