I thought and thought and thought about what pithy, powerful poetry I might post today for my Solar Return. But this, as it has in past years, suits me just fine. (ps: If you’d like to help me celebrate my birthday, please donate a little (or a lot) to my dearest Cherry Hill Seminary). See … Read more
I have already heard this poem several times this week, in celebration of the Solstice. I have even posted it myself, some three Summers ago. But I can think of few others more perfect for this magical time. Speaking at least for myself, its question is one I keep spiraling back to, with ever renewing … Read more
Summer Sun by Robert Louis Stevenson Great is the sun, and wide he goes Through empty heaven with repose; And in the blue and glowing days More thick than rain he showers his rays. Though closer still the blinds we pull To keep the shady parlour cool, Yet he will find a chink or two … Read more
Queen of all given powers unveiled clear light unfailing woman wearing brilliance cherished in heaven and earth chosen, sanctified in heaven you grand in your adornments crowned with your beloved goodness rightfully you are High Priestess… ~ Enheduanna translated by Betty DeShong Meador, Inanna, Lady of the Largest Heart © University of Texas Press, Austin … Read more
As you may know by now, on weekends (except for Goddess Sundays), I like to step back and share the visions of other creators, artists, and agents of the awakening. This is from one of my very favorite visionaries, who is all three. On the threshold of deep change that many expect may be triggered … Read more
All poems are meant to be spoken. And like all poetry, this is a spell. Gather with your loved ones and speak it — sing it — aloud. May our spells ignite and restore our devotion to our Mother. ~ B. In Praise of the Earth by John O’Donohue (1956 – 2008) Let us bless … Read more
Song of Beltane by the glorious Caitlín Matthews from Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings I am the calm, I am the quickening, I am the intoxication and the force, I am the silence, I am the singer, I am the stallion galloping to its source. I am the bright pavilion and the feasting, I … Read more
The Breeze at Dawn by Jelaluddin Rumi from The Essential Rumi, translations by Coleman Barks with John Moyne, 1995 The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. You must ask for what you really want. People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch. … Read more
Desse Barama (Peace) by Hamza El Din (1929-2006) The world shines about me, luminous as the moon, smiling like a rose, and a sweet benediction flows through everything existing. How beautiful life is. I marvel at people who are not in love with life. You, my girl, are beautiful, and your beauty, like the beautiful … Read more
Psalm 111 from from Earth Psalms by Angela Magara Praise to Creation. Gratitude flows out of my mouth to dance with Songs of the trees. This world overwhelms me with beauty, Here balance sings in my blood. All who have joy in pleasure love the Earth, all her folds, all her ridges, all the scars, … Read more