spirituality poems

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 09 Jul 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

samhaindark	09 Jul 2003
i would love to hear any spirituality based poems that anyone would like to share, particualry pagan ones. heres one to start of with from a book by peter j clark. but if people are interested i can submit a couple i have written myself later. Bide the wiccan law ye must, In perfect love, in perfect trust. Eight words the wiccan rede fulfil: An ye harm none do what ye will. What ye sends forth comes back to thee, So ever mind the rule of three. Follow this with mind and heart, And merry ye meet, and merry ye part. i love that what does every one else think? S.D

DarkElectric	09 Jul 2003
Hi SD :) I love the Wiccan Rede. I have it on a poster, up on my wall. To me, it exemplifies the principles of unity, trust, and personal responsibility, which I believe are sound values, and a good guide to peaceful living. I also like "Charge of the Goddess" by Doreen Valiente. Unfortunately, I don't happen to have it at hand. If someone else out there has it, maybe they could post it?

wavebreaker	09 Jul 2003
This one isn't pagan and it probably doesn't even count as a poem ;), but I like it a lot: Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumoured by many Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it ~Buddha~

samhaindark	09 Jul 2003
i don't whether this is the one you mean but it's preety nice any how. next time can you request a shorter poem!!!! when i have departed from this world whenever ye have need of anything once a month and when the moon is full ye shall assemble in some desert place or in a forest all together join to adore the potent spirit of your queen my mother great diana. she who fain would lrean all sorcery yet has not won its deepset secrets them my mother teach her, in truth all things as yet unknown and ye shall all be free from slavery and so ye shall be free in everything: and as the sign that ye are truly free ye shall be naked in your rites, both men and women also;this shall last until the last of your oppressors shall be dead: and ye shall make a game of benevento, extinguishing the lights, and after that shall hold your supper thus. blessed be s.d

DarkElectric	09 Jul 2003
Right, then. OK, how about "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner"? :joke:

zorya	09 Jul 2003
please do post your poems for us samhaindark! ~~~~~~ here's another version of the 'charge of the goddess" Mother darksome and divine, Mine the scourge and mine the kiss. Five-point star of life and bliss, Here I charge ye in this sign. Bow before my spirit bright, Aphrodite, Arianrhod, Lover of the Horned God, Queen of witchery and night. Diana, Brigid, Melusine, Am I named of old by men; Artemis and Cerridwen, Hell's dark mistress, Heaven's Queen. Ye who ask of me a boon, Meet ye in some hidden shade, Lead my dance in greenwood glade, By the light of the full moon. Dance about mine altar stone, Work my holy magistry Ye who are fain of sorcery, I bring ye secrets yet unknown. No more shall ye know slavery, Who tread my round the Sabbat night. Come ye all naked to the rite, In sign that ye are truly free. Keep ye my mysteries in mirth, Heart joined to heart and lip to lip. Five are the points of fellowship That bring ye ecstasy on earth. No other law but love I know, By naught but love may I be known; And all that liveth is my own, From me they come, to me they go. -------------------- Published source: Doreen Valiente. The Rebirth of Witchcraft.

DarkElectric	09 Jul 2003
Please, samhaindark, post some of yours! These are all so beautiful :)

cjtarot	09 Jul 2003
Please keep the poams going...Maybe include some of the holiday poams.... Thanks, Cj

samhaindark	10 Jul 2003
thanks for the 2 poems so far folks. i would like to share with you this poem i wrote when my grandma (who is possibly one of the most important people in my life) died. i miss her. before she died she suffered from dementia so in this i asked people not to judge her DON'T JUDGE HER please don't judge her strangers because she means so much to me and her family and friends around her please don't judge her strangers because there's so many of us that care how can i tell you about who this person is because i know that every old person means so much to at least someone i just pray that this old person is never forgotten she'll always live in my mind not for who she once was but for who she still is now let us all remember exactly what she means to us think of her ongoing presence her love, strong and unconditional as beautiful as a flower as strong as a flowers beautiful essence think of her generosity as strong as the sun always there never asking why always giving never taking from anyone think of her kindness and graciousness as pure as a mountain spring forever running on and on you really could ask for anything but there was never any need to ask for anything just being there with her was as beautiful as a present for every one to share please don't judge her strangers who ever you may be she means so much to so many people she means so much to me

DarkElectric	10 Jul 2003
Wow. Thank you, SD, I'm a bit overwhelmed right now. That's a sweet poem.

zorya	10 Jul 2003
that was lovely! thank you for sharing it with us sd.

truthsayer	10 Jul 2003
this is one of my fav poems. i copied it from ms word so it didn't copy out the actual way it was written. this was written by a man who got it as a "message" when he was in the hospital chapel praying while his wife was dying. "I Am There," by James Dillet Freeman need Me? I am there. You cannot se Me, yet I am the light you see by. You cannot hear Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands. You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands. I am at work, though you do not understand My ways. I am at work, though you do not reconize My works. I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries. Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith. Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer. When you need Me, I am there. Even if you deny Me, I am there. Even when you feel most alone, I am there. Even in your fears, I am there. Even in your pain, I am there. I am there when you pray and when you do not pray. I am in you, and you are in Me. Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of "yours" and "mine". Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me. Empty your heart of empty fears. When you get yourself out of the way, I am there. You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all. And I am in all. Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there. I am there because I have to be, because I am. Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form;only because of Me does the world go forward. I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded. I am the love that is the law's fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am. Though you fail to find Me, I don not fail you. Though your faith in me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you because I love you. Beloved, I am there.

truthsayer	10 Jul 2003
another fav poem Imagine A Woman by Patricia Lynn Reilly woman who beieves it is right and good she is woman, A woman who honors her experience and tells her stories, Who refuses to carry the sins of others within her body and life. Imagine a woman who believes she is good, A woman who trusts and respects herself, Who listens to her own needs and desires and then meets them with tenderness and grace. Imagine a woman who believes she belongs in the world, A woman who celebrates her own life, Who is glad to be alive. Imagine a woamn who has acknowledged the past's influence on the present, A woman who has walked through her past, Who has healed into the present. Imagine a woman in love with her own body, who believes her body is enough, just as it is, Who celebrates her body as a trustworthy companion and its rhythms and cycles as an exquisite resource. Imagine a woman who embraces her sexuality as her own, A woman who delights in pleasuring herself, Who experiences all of her erotic feelings and sensations without shame or guilt. Imagine a woman who honors the face of the Goddess in her own changing face, A woman who celebrates the accumulation of her years and her wisdom. Who refuses to use her precious life energy to disguise the changes in her body and life. Imagine a woman who authors her own life, A woman who exerts, initiates, and moves on her own behalf, Who refuses to surrender except to her truest self and to her wisest voice. Imagine a woman who names her own gods, A woman who imagines the divine in her own image and likeness, Who designs her own spirituality and allows it to inform her daily life. Imagine a woman who values the women in her life, A woman who sits in circles of women, Who is reminded of the truth about herself when she forgets. Imagine a shameless woman who is full of herself. A powerful woman who has awakened to the truth about herself. A courageous woman who has assumed her rightful place beside men. A wise woman whose beliefs about herself are reflected in her relationships.

truthsayer	10 Jul 2003
and yet another... May He Who is the Father in Heaven of the Christians, Holy One of the Jews, Allah of the Muhammadans, Buddha of the Buddhists, Tao of the Chinese, Ahura Mazda of the Zoroastrians and Branhman of the Hindus[and any other name for our higher power] lead us from the unreal to the Real, from darkness to light, from disease and death to immortality. May the ALL-Loving Being manisfest Himself unto us, and grant us abiding understanding and all-consuming divine love. Peace, Peace. Peace be unto all. Swami Akhilananda, Bangladesh 1894-1962

DarkElectric	11 Jul 2003
So much wisdom and beauty in this thread. Thank you, truthsayer, for sharing those:)

samhaindark	11 Jul 2003
thankq truthsayer my favorite of the 3 is the woman one and makes me want to shout 'hear, hear' i hope you'll post some more if you have them. i'm getting greedy now!

DarkElectric	11 Jul 2003
Here's one I wrote. Please, remember that to me the term "Dark" does not denote evil. Mysterious and deep, like the moonless night, the depths of the sea, or the infinite cosmos, but not something negative. Thank you :) "Late at night" "It is for him I long- The Dark Creator. All things are fashioned from within his mind. The depths of his soul are equaled by the beauty of his eyes. He extends his hand, to share all that he is, with me. His one request is that I do the same. A deliciously frightening proposition- My choice is to accept. We shall walk together beneath the star filled sky. The ocean waves shall sound our symphony. Laughing, we run through the halls of time. And share the joys inherent in our humanity. And so, I wait. My Dark Creator. As time is my witness. He shall know me."

samhaindark	11 Jul 2003
i liked that a lot d.e. who is he? is he a dark god?

DarkElectric	11 Jul 2003
Not a Dark God, but he'll have some of those qualities. This is the man I hope to be with someday. I know he's out there, somewhere, and he's looking for me too. This is the man who will be my love, whoever and wherever, he is.

zorya	11 Jul 2003
wow, dark electric, that gave me tingles!

DarkElectric	11 Jul 2003
Thank you, Zorya :) It's quite unlike me to come right out like that, but I was...inspired.

samhaindark	11 Jul 2003
this was a poem I wrote to appear in a local year book ive been told it sounds quite angry but i prefere to see it has assertive, see what you all think (d.e have you emtied your full mail box yet?!!!) A LITTLE MESSAGE BY SAMHAINDARK How often have you heard comments like these? Look girl, keep it down, we don’t want your beliefs floating around. Or Is that what you believe? You’re very sad and lonely, or probably just mad. Or how about Keep it away out of my life, I know your type and it’s not nice. This is for all the people that own those type of comments: I AM A WITCH. Did you get that? No? I am a witch, witch, witch, witch, witch, witch, witch. Got it now? Good. There are lots of other things I could shout out loud and clear But I’ll leave it be till another year.

DarkElectric	11 Jul 2003
Yay! An anthem! I don't think it sounds angry at all. I'm someone who's been told innumerable times to "Keep it Down", and I'm glad you noticed that this kind of thing is going on out there, and wrote about it. I'm a Witch too! Right on :)

zorya	12 Jul 2003
i think it sounds strong and proud. would you consider writing a poem on the same theme a year from the time you wrote this one? i think it could be very interesting to compare them.

samhaindark	12 Jul 2003
thanks folks! i'm glad you both approve. witch craft is still a minority group so we have to stand up to what we believe in don't we?

cjtarot	12 Jul 2003
Hi, I absolutely LOVE THISE THREAD..I am so INSPIRED.. IF we ALL "report this post to the moderator" we can convince them to start a section for poetry and proverbs... I love the poams..DE..Your dark man may be a future partner to you..but to me..I see the Almighty...Under the stars....Walking through time..Think about it..how scary is it to accept the unknown. It's amazing how diffent people see and hear the same words. Truthsayer..your poams are wonderful..If it's ok with you, I am gonna pass the one about being a woman to my friends..a few could use the advise (me incluced).. Blessings to you all Cj

DarkElectric	12 Jul 2003
Cj, so glad you liked it :) I loved truthsayers"Woman" poem too. It sounds a lot like what I am already, and what I need to be more of. It is my fervent hope, that my wished for man will see those qualities in me, and not be disparaging of them. You're from CT, you know how the guys are here....

samhaindark	15 Jul 2003
seeing as the spirituality forum is coming to an end soon grrr grrr!! (and ive been very verbal about this in suggestions btw so i won't go on about it here) i thought i would post another poem while i had the chance this is by me i welcome feed back!!!! GODDESS o goddess of the full moon mother goddess of fruition allow this to be the year of wisdom and intuition o goddess we come together this night with our feet on the ground but you are every flower, every thought you are dark and light; in fact your all around o goddess of the full moon goddess of the sea if it be your will tonight set are wishes free o maiden, mother, crone please keep us safe tonight may all our thoughts be happy ones and our lives full of light

DarkElectric	16 Jul 2003
That is absolutely beautiful. samhaindark,Would you mind if I copied it into my book?

DarkElectric	17 Jul 2003
Well, now it's time for me to uphold my end of the bargain. Here's another one by me :) "New Year" "She cradles him in her arms. The fading light within his eyes. Enough remains to view her beloved, aged face. "I will return to you" He says. Then he is gone. She mourns, the trees grow bare. Out in frozen fields, all that was missed by harvesters must now be left. An offering, to the blessed generosity of the Lady and Lord of the grain. A spark within her womb, The promise of light. In deepest winter, a guarantee of spring. The Wheel turns. Indeed, she knows He will return to Her."

samhaindark	17 Jul 2003
that was stunning d.e. i really loved it !

samhaindark	17 Jul 2003
D.E i think this poem follows on very nicely from your last one. it isn't by me. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THROUGH STATIONS OF THE SUN, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THE JOURNEYS NEVER DONE. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THE SUN IS AT HIS HEIGHT, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, ALL THE WORLD IS LIGHT. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THE HARVEST DOES BEGIN, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THE HARVEST'S GATHERED IN. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, WARMTH AND LIGHT HAVE FLED, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, REMEMBERING THE DEAD. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, DESCEND INTO THE NIGHT, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, WELCOME BACK THE LIGHT. TURN THE WHEEL , TURN THE WHEEL, THE SEEDS ARE IN THE EARTH, TURN THE WHEEL , TURN THE WHEEL, WAITING FOR REBIRTH. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, WELCOME KING AND QUEEN, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THE LEAVES ARE GROWING GREEN. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THE SUN IS AT HIS HEIGHT, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, ALL THE WORLD IS LIGHT. TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THROUGH STATIONS OF THE SUN, TURN THE WHEEL, TURN THE WHEEL, THE JOURNEYS NEVER DONE. from a book called THE WHEEL OF THE WICCAN YEAR by GAIL DUFF. It is ment to be used in rituals and i think it would be excellent for drawing up energy in a magick circle.

DarkElectric	17 Jul 2003
Oooh! I like that one too :)

samhaindark	17 Jul 2003
hey d.e how far can we go with this thread b4 we loose spirituality? know any more poems?

WhiteDrag0n	18 Jul 2003
Oneness I am the wind I am the air I exist everywhere I am the rain I am the sea I have existed for all eternity I am the fire I am the torch I create all things within my forge I am the dirt I am the earth To all things i have given birth I am the power of creation I am the force of being I am a part of everyone and everything -Me- Written during a camp trip at crater lake oregan.

DarkElectric	18 Jul 2003
YAY! White DragOn that is another great poem. Spirituality is going out with a creative hurrah.

samhaindark	18 Jul 2003
absolutly lets go out with a big bang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

samhaindark	18 Jul 2003
white dragon, i forgot to say thanks for that it was great! i think theres some talented people who have posted on this thread and that this site not be the same without this forum for unregistered members.

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