Waiting for Imbolc
Jack frost has lain his winter carpet over the land.
The trees skeleton like limbs silhouetted against the cold leaden sky.
I see a glint of colour in the holly tree.
As robin red breast calls to say hello and blue tits flutter by.
Offering brightly coloured inspiration for new life that is to come.
First green shoots trying to push through the frosted hard earth.
Dormant plants showing the first buds of new life.
Waiting for the young sun god to mature.
Waiting for the land to be bathed in the warmth of regeneration,
Waiting for Imbolcs maiden goddess.
Stormwatch - January 2009
Imbolc
The darkness is waning, new light is coming,
Smiles in our hearts and the birds are humming.
It’s Imbolc, It’s Imbolc and time to sing,
For we can enjoy what the new light will bring.
The earth that’s been frozen and fast asleep,
It’s ready for planting for what we will reap.
It’s Imbolc, It’s Imbolc and time to sing,
The return of the sun that’s to be our new king.
The first flowers of spring burst through the ground,
A feast of new life, but with out a sound.
It’s Imbolc, It’s Imbolc and time to sing,
We will celebrate together and stand in a ring.
Mike Carter
A song - Day of fire
I am returning,-------
though you would- not- know,
I am returning,
as the fields- they- sow,
their seeds for spring --------
I bring
My spirit to this place.
I am returning,
And my eyes-they-see
I am returning ,
And this was meant- to- be
The Sun is brighter now
As the flowers yearn;
I bring
My love to this place.
I am returning -------------
from the world I have occupied,
I am returning
I will meet you
and brush the cobwebs from your face -
Running, we will chase
through fields and woods with grace
Our shapes will shift
and our hearts beat faster;
the joy and the fear, as our muscles tighten
Nature is our master.
We slow and find, a place to entwine
your neck nuzzles mine
the Sun dappled on your antlers,
We welcome Beltane.
Tracie King
Imbolc
The daffodils wend their way,
the crocus attempt a bold display,
Relief; the earth begins again.
weakened Sun grows in strength
Days brighter and lighter in length.
Fayres beckon, outdoors we shine;
Bursting from our winter belly
friendships renewed; promises made..
and
I wish you well, for the Spring cavalcade.
Tracie King
Change
Swathed in black I turn my back on all that I once knew.
I walk away - I'm gone to stay, I greet the sun anew.
I know well the spell; that words can weave over somebody's mind but know ye this you little imp, you will not conquer mine.
I sit alone away from home under the trees so bare.
You try to cast your spell on me and I wonder how you'll fare.
I know that you can't make me stray from the path that's true but still your words do plague my brain with frustration all anew.
I do not know what your intent upon me is to be.
I hope one day to know how things between us they shall be.
But forget not this you pesky thing you shall not capture me for I am a soul upon my own and will always be free.
Xowie Brandt
The Greenman
Many names has He Dyonisis, Pan and Osiris being just a few,
But There is a name that echoes in my heart
That being Green Man
My father, Nature
But all people see of Him is a stony mask slightly macabre
They never visit Him in his home.
In the wilds of nature
There to find Him
All leafy green
A vibrant figure
Playful, Mischevious,
The father of all the green things
that grow at his behest.
So leave the cathedrals lofty heights
you will not find him there
return to the wild wood
For if you are very quiet as you go
you may catch a glimpse of my father
The Green man.
Pangurban 2006
Ostara
Welcome Oh Ostara
Goddess of balance between night and day
But also between male and female, inner and outer
Balance is precarious for us
So please help us to keep it intact.
Welcome Oh Ostara
Your fertile promises are dear to our hearts
As the days are getting warmer
And the Earth shows evidence of your work.
Avid keeper of moon cycles
Soft and warm like the hare that you are
Arrayed in many bright colours
Full of promise and new life
Like an egg waiting to hatch!
So let us welcome you Oh Ostara
Ladden with spring flowers
And holding 3 symbolic branches from the tree mothers
1 of Birch for new starts and rebirth
1 of Ash for cosmic understanding
And 1 of Alder source of magical wisom.
We present these to you in your honour
With our hearts full of joy and hope for the future.
Evelyne
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Onset of Spring
Dark veil Lifting,
Darkness and light in equilibrium.
Winters Gloom gives way to springs burst of colour
Flowers burst forth from the barren landscape
new buds on trees, new life awakens, birds nesting, flowers blooming
From the grey gloom of winters past comes the inspiration of new life Hail the earth goddess, who in her fertile new beginnings brings us new hope for the future.
Stormwatch - March 2009
Beltane
Fertile maiden goddess,
bringing life throughout the land,
tress sprouting shoots of green,
flowers blooming, birds nesting,
new life abound across the land,
The ripening sun gives us renewed light and warms the earth with his maturing strength,
The May queen prances across the land, dancing a merry dance pursued by the mighty oak king at his fertile peak.
Birds sing out in celebration at their union,
natures chorus filling the air giving us hope for the future
Let us remember those that have gone before us,
Let us bring joy to those here now and let us bring inspiration to those that are to come.
Hail the maiden goddess who gives us natures beauty this Beltane and throughout the seasons to come.
Stormwatch - April 2009
Beltane
As the Sun returns with more strength, spring is upon us. The Beltane fires are lit. We rejoice the retuning Sun. For this is the time to celebrate. The time to create a new union. A time to behold.
The seedlings sway gently in the spring breeze. They look for the sun whilst they drink the spring showers.
The grass in its infant green dress. The Violets in full bloom. The whites, the pinks, the reds, they are a feast to the eyes in themselves.
The wheel of the year keeps rolling along and the solstice will soon arrive. But for now, we can enjoy the waxing time, the growth, and the beauty that’s been hidden in Mother Earth over winter.
Mike Carter
To Summer
Sun shining brightly
Birds hopping sprightly
Singing their happy song
The green land blossoms
In the heat of the summer sun
Tall trees majestic in their leafy splendor
Looking down over their lordly realm
As the holly king returns to take his crown
People in green parks are turning brown
Omnipotent sun giving energy all over the land
Strolling minstrels, a bardic band.
Children laughing on the beach in watery fun.
Hail to the sun as we celebrate and enjoy.
Stormwatch - May 2009
Solstice
The powerful Sun,
The Solstice Sun.
The powerful light,
The Solstice bright.
The Easterly rise,
The Solstice rise.
The Northerly height,
The Solstice might.
The longest day,
The Solstice day.
The turn of the wheel
The Solstice thrill.
Mike Carter June 2009
Mid-summers Day
It’s the time of the powerful Sun displaying its colourful splendour,
It’s the time of extended light drawing us to our pilgrimage.
The Sun in it’s most Northerly point indicates the start of the waning year,
This day of little sleep we welcome the reign of the new King.
The Holly King will bring us our harvests but the days will grow shorter,
But for now, we will celebrate, enjoy, the gift we have been given.
We thank the elements for allowing the wheel of the year to turn,
We thank the Sun for this wonderful day.
Mike Carter June 2009
Imbolc to Summer Solstice