~* ~ Goddess Touch ~* ~

 

Laying on the earth,

I look upward to the skies.

Watching the clouds roll by,

I see a vision.

A crack in the clouds,

A light pours through.

The cracked clouds part,

And exposes the image.

A woman of pure beauty,

Of strength and wisdom too.

Is incredibly fulfilling.

The glowing of her aura

Shines rays of love upon me.

Looking in her eyes,

I see my destiny.

She leads me to a place

Deep within myself.

A place I now often go,

To find solitude.

 

—By The Light Of The Crystal Moon: A Book of Pagan Poetry and Short Stories

Elizabeth Gardiepy

 

Evil never wins.

It will always be defeated, but there will be casualties.

I look to the Goddess and see her standing besides me.

I find the power which is mine

 

 

I raise my sword and defeat the face of evil with the hands of the Goddess.

 

 

She will keep me safe.

For I am her daughter forever.

 

 

I gather my Sisters close to me

I gather the strength of the Witches from the past

I gather the animals around me

 

 

My prayer begins:

I stand before the Goddess under this full moon. I seize the power of the moon in my hands. I bring the children to my side. The Goddess sends her light to me. My family shows the love that we have for each other.

May the Goddess send you her power. May those around us feel the joy that we bring to the circle. May prosperity fill our lives.

As her daughters we show our love for Mother Earth daily. She shows respect for all that is alive. We pray for those who live in fear to find safety. We pray for those who live in pain to find compassion. We pray for those in cages to run free. See how the birds fly free in our skies. See how the animals roam free. May their days be long.

I send our power to the four corners. I send our wishes to all. Bless the children. Bless our families. Bless the animals. But most … Blessings to all.

 

The Poem “Evil” from:

A Witch’s Prayerbook

JoAnne Spiese

 

~* ~ Time and Again ~* ~

Time goes by,

So fast, so slow;

Just as the phases

Of the bright moon’s glow.

Time goes by,

So fast, so slow;

We plant a seed,

And watch it grow.

Time goes by,

So fast, so slow;

The magic moves

Through energy’s flow.

Time goes by,

So fast, so slow;

The Goddess is alive

As we all know.

Time goes by,

So fast, so slow;

Love warms our hearts

As the cool winds blow.

Time goes by,

So fast, so slow;

The Priestess chants

“As above, so below.”

Time goes by….

—By The Light Of The Crystal Moon: A Book of Pagan Poetry and Short Stories

Elizabeth Gardiepy

 

As the sun dawned on man

We were there.

 

As the moon rose and the stars shone

We were there.

 

As gathers became hunters

We were there.

 

We praised what was seen and drew

the unknown to ourselves.

We protected the clan and sought

safety for our people.

We gave strength for the hunt and

drew prey to the hunters.

 

We danced under the full moon.

We praised the Goddess and Gods.

We gave aid with our skills and herbs.

We cured the ill and comforted the dying.

We assisted in the renewal of life through birth.

We were the wise women, the elders.

We led our clan.

We were the first Witches.

 

—Excerpt from the book, A Witch’s Prayerbook

By JoAnne Spiese

 

Light

In the darkness there is light

In the silence there is sound

In the pain there is comfort

In fear there is safety

In the distance there is closeness

In the tear there is joy

In the loss we are found In hate we find love

In the sisterhood we have the Goddess

For all comes from her and all goes to her

Stand strong and all will be well

As it is above so be it below

—A Witch’s Prayerbook

JoAnne Spiese

Stay in the light

Stay in the light
Cause it shines so bright
The warmth surrounds you
You are one with the light
Make sure too
Stay in the light
Cause it shines so bright
If you’re not feeling right
Stay in the light
Even at night
There is light
Within sight
Hold on tight
With all of your might
Stay in the light
Cause it shines so bright
Within the light
Is where I am
Too shine real bright
Being a guiding light
Hoping you will
Stay in the light
Cause it shines so bright
As it warms us all
We hold on tight
To the light
That binds us all
Within the light
Let us shine through
Even when there is night
Cause in the light
We shine bright
So always be sure
Too stay in the light
Where you’ll always shine bright

By our favorite poet, T. J. Whitewolf

To read more of his beautiful & moving poetry, visit his website at TJWHITEWOLF’S POETRY

 

 

~* ~ The Gift ~* ~

Bewildered and amazed,

I stand before thee;

Receiving thy wisdom

As thou cast thy light upon me.

The overwhelming knowledge given

Seems way too much to bear.

With thy blessings of inner strength

I find it easy, with others, to share!

I know my path in the incarnation,

To serve thee well and true;

I thank thee for thy gift thou hast given,

For this gift has given me life anew!

 

By The Light Of The Crystal Moon: A Book of Pagan Poetry and Short Stories

Elizabeth Gardiepy

 

It became light

A flash so bright

It would take ones sight

Until there was night

Which to some brought fright

It was only night

Soon the light would replace the night

No need for such fright

Within sight

It became light

Bringing such delight

Taking it to new heights

Caught up mid flight

A flash so bright

It became light

So bright

It would take ones sight

As the light takes root

Try not to refute

Stand tall

Take salute

In hot pursuit

Only to be consumed

No need to be confused

The light comes so smooth

The light

Oh how it soothes

So bright

You can’t see how the light moves

Just how it removes the night

In all directions

It surrounds

Don’t become confounded

The light is boundless

Leaving us groundless

Don’t let yourself go blind

Hold on to your mind

Now recline

The light is divine

How sublime

With time

You’ll find

When everything aligns

By design

Don’t incline

That I will turn a blind eye

The light illuminates

Makes everything known

No longer to remain hidden

Nothing can hide from the sight of light

Which removes all night

–T. J. WhiteWolf

To read more from our resident poet, please visit his website, TJWHITEWOLF’S POETRY

 

It is like looking into a mirror.

Our souls seem as one;

Split long ago,

But now reunited alas!

 

Our power combined

Is untamable and raw.

Our balance of light and dark

Is utterly perfect.

 

The world is ours to conquer,

And we are coming with a vengenance!

Beware to all to stand in our way!

For we are unstoppable!

 

“Soul Sister”

By Elizabeth Gardiepy

From Her Book, “By The Light Of The Crystal Moon: A Book of Pagan Poetry and Short Stories”

 

 

~* ~ A Witch’s Tale ~* ~

What is it like

To cast a spell?

To chant a charm?

To ring a bell?

To cast a circle?

To praise the moon?

To love the Earth?

To read the rune?

To love the Goddess?

To live her way?

To ebb and flow

Every day?

The trees, the grass,

The clouds and hills;

All these things

Witchcraft fills.

Every laugh,

Every cry,

Need you ask

The reason why?

The power can be found

From deep within,

When you find it

You’re ready to begin.

—By The Light Of The Crystal Moon: A Book of Pagan Poetry and Short Stories

Elizabeth Gardiepy

 

TO BE A WITCH

 

To be a witch is to love and be loved.
To be a witch is to know everything, and nothing at all.
To be a witch is to move amongst the stars while staying on earth.
To be a witch is to change the world around you, and yourself.
To be a witch is to share and give, while receiving all the while.
To be a witch is to dance and sing, and hold hands with the universe.
To be a witch is to honor the gods, and yourself.
To be a witch is to be magick, not just perform it.
To be a witch is to be honorable, or nothing at all.
To be a witch is to accept others who are not.
To be a witch is to know what you feel is right and good.
To be a witch is to harm none.
To be a witch is to know the ways of old.
To be a witch is to see beyond the barriers.
To be a witch is to follow the moon.
To be a witch is to be one with the gods.
To be a witch is to study and to learn.
To be a witch is to be the teacher and the student.
To be a witch is to acknowledge the truth.
To be a witch is to live with the earth, not just on it.
To be a witch is to be truly free!

Light

 

In the darkness there is light
In the silence there is sound
In the pain there is comfort
In fear there is safety
In the distance there is closeness
In the tear there is joy
In the loss we found
In hate we find love
In the sisterhood we have the Goddess
For all comes from her and all goes to her
Stand strong and all will be well
As it is above so be it below.

A Witch’s Prayerbook
JoAnne Spiese

My daughter give me your hand and follow me.
Close your eyes and become one with the Wind.
Be one with the Rain. Be one with the Earth.
Be one with the power of Fire.
Join your Sisters.
You have always been mine.
You join those who have gone before you.
Be of comfort, all is right this night.
My daughter, join me, for you are loved…

 

Excerpt from the poem, Dedication by JoAnne Spiese
A Witch’s Prayerbook

Blessings

 

The sun is setting
I prepare for my blessing
I have gathered my candles and
they soon will be lit
My altar is dressed and flowers
placed
My words swirl in my mind and
heart
There is a breeze to carry my
prayers to those in need
The energy comes from my Sisters
and the Goddess
It is a good night to do work

So it starts…

I stand in the rays of the moon
I call on the Goddess
I ask for her presence
I ask for her Blessing
She stands before me
I am humbled by her light
My heart swells with her love
I know I am safe

She knows me
She knows my prayers
She knows my heart
She will guide my life

For I am the daughter of the Goddess

—A Witch’s Prayerbook
JoAnne Spiese

The Circle

 

Circle ‘round

We chant and sing!

Our own version of a

Faerie ring!

The night is new,

The moon is full;

The earth is healing

From Winter’s toll.

The Goddess smiles

Upon our dance,

Intoxicating enchantment

Puts us in a trance.

We give our thanks

To the Goddess above

As she fills our hearts

With perfect love.

The wind is warm,

The earth is alive;

The trees look forward

To watch spring arrive

The beauty of the night

Cannot compare

To the love for the Goddess

That we all share.

Blessed Be!

 

By The Light Of The Crystal Moon: A Book of Pagan Poetry and Short Stories

Elizabeth Gardiepy

 

Moments

 

As fleeting as time can be
I try hard not to get too caught up
Our lives but a vapor
Recycled throughout time
What is time
It is but a moment
We all know moments come
Though there can be many
Remember they are fleeting
Only to last a moment
As sure as the clouds and stars above pass
So do all the moments we have
I try hard to remember
To be ever thankful for each
Always remembering
The choice is what we do
With each moment
So never take for granted
Each and every moment
For they pave the way
For the enlightenment of the soul

From our favorite poet, Mr. T. J. WhiteWolf

Be sure to visit his website from some more of his beautiful poems & thoughts, TJWHITEWOLF’S POETRY