Poetry Page 8

From out of the Dark

From out of the dark, into the night, as I seek the second sight.

Though it may rain, though it may storm

Feel the pain, but feel no scorn

We walk this realm that we call life, though it seems so full of strife

Witch born, witch bred, through this realm you shall tread

Lessons learned can only be earned

Feel the love but cast no hate

For when the time comes I shall view your slate

Pain and sorrow, as if no tomorrow

Humans rage lets turn the page

Love and joy are the gifts of She

Open your heart and just be free

I looked at the moon so regal and bright

It was then I found the second sight

Reach out to those who are in pain, for without there’s no spiritual gain

Thus we grow in our love for the Goddess, who was in our heart from the very start

Err we will for humans we are, only the Gods can see that far

As a witch I shall live, and thus I say I forgive

As for my mistakes I ask you to say

Humans we are and humans we stay

Have you ever:

Have you ever watched a dew drop fall to the ground?

From branch to branch, it falls so slow

Silvery and round, it continues to travel

To the earth with nary a sound

Have you ever watched a turtle in the forest?

Silently moving

Slow and sure

Winking his eye at this lone tourist

Have you ever listened as the reeds make song?

Silent wind amongst their kind

Titillating and rippling

I find myself singing, just singing along

Have you ever connected with Father Oak?

Decked in shades and looking so cool

Old man of the forest, oh so wise

Give up your fear and go for broke

Have you ever been serenaded by the frogs at the Crick?

Peepers singing their hearts delight

Bullfrog adding sounds of blues

Two step dancing; now that's the trick

Have you ever watched a beetle crawl?

Skittering here and there along a branch

Waving his hand in a cheerful hello

And then taking of as if headed for a brawl

Have you ever smelled the sweet scents of honey suckle?

Memories of the distant past

Aroma so pure and clean

My knees very nearly buckled

Have you ever watched as a spider weaved?

Shaman master, weaver of life

Delicate strands, glistening in the sun

So much wonder, I actually grieved

And yet night after night I wonder

Just outside our windows

Life and love and earthly magick

Why does mankind have to cast it asunder?

To the vibrant chorus of life we add to the coffer

Sounds of war, bloodshed across the land

Greed and hate, and more of the same

As humans so blind, is this our final offer?

From life around are lessons to give

Put aside our self destructive ways

Perhaps then in the grand song of life

We can more peacefully live

Hope

Soft tendrils of light along my path

Cobwebs formed the night before

Drops of dew touching my face

A day without rage or wrath

I ponder the events of life

Days that are free of grief

Days that can be painted with wisdom

Days that are free of strife

As a human I know that life can be hard

Constant tension, looking for answers

To agree or disagree

Tarot speak, I hope to draw the right card

And so I look up to the fading moon

Mother dearest hear my thoughts

Show us the way out of this mess

Off in the distance a silent Loon

And though we are often in a bad way

We have the power to change

Peace and prosperity to all

Oh dear Mother is that what you say

Start your day with a positive thought

Help the elderly and all about

Listen to the laughter of a child

Oh look what the Faeries brought

An offering of lasting hope

A gift of promise and joy

Reach out and embrace the Goddess

As a race I know that we can cope

I Dream

I dream of a world where deer can walk without fear

No trace of man's, selfish desires

Decisions of life are left to Her

Is this desire so far or near

The air itself so pure and clean

Butterflies dancing, colors bright

A blue heron lands, steady and calm

Do we really have to be so mean?

Where the fish can avoid the hook

Sacred love across the land

Serenity the song, we all hear

You know who, no need to look

A squirrel jumps from tree to tree

A time of joy, one of bliss

No fights or jealousy

A life so truly free

A snake slithers across the ground

A people so blind they cannot see

Politicians selling their lies

Folks its time to turn around

A tiny hummingbird flaps it wing

Look for God he is about

Open our eyes and hear the words

Of their praises do we sing?

Greed and spite our midnight light

Warriors gathered across the land

Bombs and guns we have them all

Does this really make it right?

Goddess voice deep within my heart

A message given, a message heard

Choose the sword, choose the dove

Will we ever give peace a start?

Do we choose such a sad fate?

Destruction and loss of life

Pain and misery is the norm

Is that the choice, is it too late?

If only I could

If I were a butterfly

So delicate and free

I would give the love of beauty

If only I could

If I were a fish

Swimming in the deep blue ocean

I would give a love of the sea

If only I could

If I were a free bird

Soaring high in the sky

I would give the love of freedom

If only I could

If I were a mole

Burrowing deep within the soil

I would give the love of Mother Earth

If only I could

If I were a deer

Wandering the deep green woods

I would give the love of Nature

If only I could

If I were a fat frog

On a sunny log

I would give the love of life

If only I could

But alas I am only a human

Taking in all such gifts

Appreciation, I could offer

If only I would

Life

As I fall from the sky

A sparkle of light across Her veil

Creation breathes a deep sigh

Does it matter if I live or die

To have life there has to be Death

A time of spiritual rest

Review the lessons

Breathe deep the Golden Breath

The spirit it knows well

This realm or that

Chaos in the making

We continue to dwell

It is not about the here and why

Open your heart and listen

The lesson is there for all

Oh such joy it makes me cry

The mystery is that we are a part of this plan

Deny we may but we still are

Souls in the night, wandering about

All a member of the mystery clan

Petty fighting and wasted words

Wisdom abounds before our eyes

Free yourself from bonds of hate

Soar like one of the silver birds

True freedom is a spirit loose

Petty desires strewn about

Knowledge of life the key that opens

Shed yourself of the stifling noose

Rise above the deafening sound

Follow your spiritual truth

Be swayed not by those who deceive

Loose the fetters, be not bound

For life and death is a human thought

The spirit shall live as ever it does

Manipulation is always at hand

For them, spiritual growth is but a drought

Listen to the wise oak tree

The truth is that which begins within

Reality is a reflection of that truth

Learn this my friend and you shall be truly free.

Midnight Walk

Its Samhain time as I take a walk

Father Oak speak to me

I your child seek to know

And so I wait to hear you talk

As the Mysteries draw so near

I turn to the land of Tir-nan-Og

I hear the gates as they swing open

And alas I have no fear

Sultry night, the swish of a bat

Old owl just winks

As the trees stand silent

Near at hand is my black cat

Ancient call of witches past

Oh Dark Mother I feel you near

The silence of magick

May my heart stand fast

Secret lives that we bear

Cauldrons a boiling

Wands so bright

As a mystic do I dare

And so my staff I do raise

Energy is all about

My besom sings with eerie voice

As I join in with words of praise

Oh Dark Mother my love I deeply give

My aura shines ever so bright

I hear the words that you have taught

And so as a witch I shall ever live.

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