Poetry for the ages

Blessing Prayer

In the name of the cosmic one, the ancient providence;

which was from the beginning, and is for all eternity;

male, and female, the original source of all things;

all-knowing, all-pervading, all-powerful;

changeless, eternal.

In the name of the divine Lady of the moon and the glorious

Lord of Death and Resurrection.

In the name of the mighty ones of the four quarters,

The kings of the Elements;

Blessed be this place, and this Time, and They who are now with Us!

So mote it be!

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Celtic Verse

"Out of a Timeless World

Shadows fall upon time.

From a beauty older than earth

A ladder the soul may climb.

I climb by Fionn's Stair

To a whiteness older than time."

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Handfasting Vows (Marriage Ceremony)

These vows are poetry in themselves....

You cannot possess me for I belong to myself. But while we both wish it, I give you that which is mine to give. You cannot command me for I am a free person. But I shall serve you in those ways you require and the honeycomb will taste sweeter coming from my hand. I pledge to you that yours will be the name I cry aloud in the night, and the eyes into which I smile in the morning. I pledge to you the first bite from my meat and the first drink from my cup. I pledge to you my living and my dying, each equally in your care. I shall be a shield for your back, and you for mine. I shall not slander you, nor you me. I shall honor you above all others, and when we quarrel, we shall do so in private and tell no strangers our grievances. This is my wedding vow to you. This is the marriage of equals.

Verse

Blessed is the Pagan that walks with her head bathed in sunlight,

her shoulders among the clouds,

her feet treading the moonlight, her heart warmed by nature.

Blessed is the Pagan that casts the Magick Circle in the name of the Goddess,

for her Magick shall always be blessed.

Blessed is the Pagan that preaches not, hates not, doubts not.

The Pagan heart is full of joy, love and magick.

The Lady and the Lord watch over Their Priest/ess with perfect Love, perfect

Trust, and is honoured that such a creature would praise them.

Blessed is the Pagan that walks the Wiccan Path.