Wolfsbane

I don't expect many people to understand this piece, but nevertheless, here it is.

Darkened ground and brightened moon
Toe touch's grass as we dance 'round
Singing praise and chanting runes
Heart's wings beating at the sound

Tread the circle thrice about
To keep unwelcome spirits out

Smoke of bay and smudge of sage
Their scents curling up to the sky
We are Her actors and the world our stage
Her belov'd children you and I

Light of eye and soft of touch
Speak you little, listen much

The moon beams bright as it doth wax
Casting down Her soothing light
We pay to Her our tribute, a tax
Our gift to her this Samhain night

Widdershins go when the moon doth wane
And the Werewolf howls by the dread Wolfsbane

Author's Note

Happy Samhain (Halloween), all! :)
Inspired by Sooj Tucker's amazing song "Witch's Rune".

Reviews

[(Super) Heroes Never Di..]

I read this poem back when I was a Christian, and I was so innately jealous. The sound of it was just everything I wanted. And every time I thought about Wicca, I thought about your poem. Every once and a while, even though I've stopped being active on this site, I would come back and read this. I wasn't ready to part ways with Christianity yet, but two months ago I converted, and I'm glad that I have. This poem has been stuck in the back of my mind for years, and now I understand it, and I feel that joy that comes with ritual. This matters so much to me.

[Sharkapillar]

the fact that this matters so much to you matters to me. I'm so glad that I--not me, but my ART--influenced you so dramatically. Honestly I might cry. Thank you so much. I'm so glad I decided to actually check my reviews.

[Casey Wolfe]

Wonderful job! Enchanting imagery and has a nice flow. You captured Samhain beautifully. Blessed Be!

[Steve]

This is amazing! I read it more than twice and still dont get it!! lol

[Worms]

Like your style
very nice job on the couplets

[James]

I really like this, it has a beat to it.
And has a great visualization.
Very lovely