MORE PAGAN POETRY Inanna Adoration by Mace Sylvan ------------------------------- Our Lady of the Moon The skies' silver wheel Beauty in the highest The Goddess, Inanna! Her SIlvery sheen Is the hunter's torch As he follows Her Across the night sky. Our Lady of the Moon The beauty of the night The skies' silver jewel Is her royal orb! Tell me, my lady How can I make My inner-light Shine as bright as you? If it's just love Then I know how Because the Moon Is always Loved! Our Lady of the moon The skies silver wheel Beauty in the highest The Goddess, Inanna! [Meant for use in a moon ritual, preferably full phase] Asahi by C.J. -------------- (asahi [ausa-he] is japanese; asa-morning, hi-fire) Asahi, the morning fire, rise oh body, for my soul to spire. Gyrations of another day, never ending, always flowing, the dance we call creation. Centered is the one who seeks, for intution is always knowing, so I call upon the "Asahi" to keep the sparkle glowing. Asahi, morning fire, Creator of new life, balancing the course of nature, oh heal me of my strike. Warrior, flow through me, for it is strength that I desire. Walk with me, this troubled day, so that with peace, I may retire. Bright Blessings by Gina T. Ranney ------------------------------------ Earth Mother Giver of life Strengthen me during my life-long strife. Teach me your ways of perfect love, peace, and wisdom true. Spawn from my purest heart These words to you May this prayer help me to better myself in word and deed, To a higher plane I shall succeed. Beautiful light of goodness fair Lore of old we both do share A Witch's brew, I drink to you My love for you, by day, by night In thought and in sight Will my soul learn the meaning of this life again. Triple Goddess Invocation by Mace Sylvan ----------------------------------------- The waxing moon is the maiden's sign The full moon's the mark of the mother The waning moon is the crone's symbol The dark moon is a Goddess unknown Please, let love be (with me/amoung us) now For our Goddess is pure LOVE [Use as part of a meditation or as a begining in a triple goddess ritual] Invocation of Diana by Gray Wolf ---------------------------------- Oak, Ash and Thorn Happy are we to be born, In this time of Earth reborn, We invoke you on this morn. Goddess of the fields and trees, We your children want to please, To your pleasures we appease, We will pay your homage fees. Come to us and bless our love, You who know the powers above, Show yourself to those who want you, We worship you in mist and dew. Appear. Handfasting Prayer by Larkspur -------------------------------- "Marry me under a garland of stars, Conifers silent witness To night wind's echoed vows. Bearing our promises upward Through universal whiteness To the sepulchre of God. Touch me once for all time, All lives that are to be... Our love enshrined. Marry me under the gaze of stars. Celestial concourse, bless our joy Now and forevermore..." THE WIND IS SIGHING by Nyko ---------------------------- The wind is sighing thru the trees And Night has drawn her velvet cloak Jove's heaven sparkles high above And Juno sails her lovely boat I am here and all is now The candle patiently awaits the flame All thoughts are stilled, all tensions gone No cares for this life's hectic game A part of all that is I am A spark within the light divine All that I need I have within I carry with me all the time Bright Lord and Lady of abundance Spread your protection round this place As I weave my magic, gently, softly Smile upon this private space. QUATER INVOCATIONS by Blackwind ------------------------------- Guardian of the North Power of Earth Bearer of the Pentacle, Death and Spirit, Grove and Grotto Keeper of the Crystal Cave, Bull of Black Night, Send your essance, come! Be here now! Guardian of the East, Power of air Bearer of the wand, I invoke thee, Morning Light and mountain cregs, Wind dancer, Eagle of the Grey Dawn Send your essance, come! Be here now! Guardian of the South Power of Fire Bearer of the Sword, I invoke thee, Blood and flame, Life and will, Desert Lord, Send your essance, come! Be here now! Guardian of the West, Power of Water Bearer of the Cup, I invoke thee. Water Womb, Pool of Hidden thought Serpent of Twilight, Send your essance, Come! Be here now! BLESSING by M. Flanders ----------------------- May the East fling open your windows, and fill your rooms with air; May the South send you strong sunshine, and give you the strength to dare; May the west wash rivers into your heart, and oceans into your soul, May the North share the secrets and gifts of the earth, to heal and make you whole.