RHYMING CHARGE OF THE GODDESS

           I am the harmonious tune of the songbird
             And the laughter of a gleeful child.
         I am the bubbling sound of the running brook
              And the scent of the flowers wild.

            I am the floating leaf upon the breeze
           And the dancing fire in the forest glade.
          I am the sweet smell of rains upon the soil
         And the rapture of passion when love is made.

          I am the germination of seed in the Spring
             And the ripening of wheat in the Sun.
            I am the peaceful depth of the twilight
            That soothes the soul when day is done.

         I am found in the twinkling of an aged eye...
          And found in the birth of a newborn pup...
            Yes...Birth and Growth and Death, am I
           I am the gracious Earth, on whom you sup.

         I am your sister, your mother, the wise one.
          I wrap you gently in the warmth of my love.
          That which you seek you shall find within:
             Not without...not below...not above!

           Remember always, my children, be reverent
           Be gentle, loving and kind to each other
          And hold sacred the Earth and its creatures
            For I am the Lady, Creatrix and Mother!

-Kalioppe-
  1993