A Poem for Freyja

Your voice so smooth
Pulls me awake
From the depths of dreams
The bottom of a lake

Your golden tears
Restore my second sight
Through the groves of dark bramble
I see Brísingamen’s light

Through that darkness
When stillness holds my name
You guide my vision
Igniting the flame

Magic and power
Your wisdom awakens
A rushing stream
My soul shaken

Drowning my old form
Emerging something new
Shedding this skin
Into what you always knew

Great Lady
In thanks I give
Gifts of honey and amber
A new life to live

Blog post here: https://thunderwitchofthewoods.wordpress.com/2023/02/24/a-poem-for-freyja/

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Joyous Weles Day! Hail to you, Tender of Boundaries, Lord of Livestock, God of Death and Magic. Bless us this day as we worship you. Bless us with luck, keep death at bay for another day, give us fertile livestock so we may eat.

Thank you, Friend of the Forest, Great Bear, Keeper of Order. We praise you this day. Sława Weles!

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I while back I read "Historiola: The Power of Narrative Charms" by Carl Nordblom.

The book takes you through a brief introduction of how narrative charms were used throughout history to cure ailments, for protection, and to solve other issues. Narrative charms take the form of short stories or poems, describing the actions of gods, saints, or other holy figures and how they performed magic or a miracle. They are often categorized thematically or by protagonists.

For a full review here's my blog post:

https://thunderwitchofthewoods.wordpress.com/2022/09/18/book-review-historiola-the-power-of-narrative-charms-by-carl-nordblom/

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Joyous Là Fhèill Brìghde/Imbolc/etc. Hail to She of Many Talents, The Ever Flame, Exalted One. Thank you for the blessings of your healing cloak. Blessings to all who celebrate her day.

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