BEAR In the wind I hear the sound In the sky I see the sight In the fire I smell the heat and I am another self again. My fur keeps the rain off keeps the pain off My hide keeps the cold out keeps the words out My claws dig the earth deep dig my thoughts deep and I am strong. Stronger than fear Stronger than hate Stronger than hopelessness and my roar drowns apathy. *** author bio: Siiri Cressey

BILL I see the gold flowing out of you and you are like a sun like a moon like a star like an angel like the song you sing like a dragonfly like a lion like a birch tree like a white flower like a pale bird like a sunrise like a lamp like a waking cat like a baby like a rushing stream like a knight like a moth like a silver cup like a bright fish like a snowflake like a storm like a god like a beautiful thing singing in Mothers’ garden. *** author bio: Siiri Cressey

The palest sliver of silver appeared, just a hint of the coming of her. As more and more of her lovely face did come, my breath quickened at the sight. In the lovely pale moonlight, her face was there, her love for us deeper than the deepest well. The Goddess floating above the waves, sent shivery delight through my veins. The full moon has come, Come feel her, see her, know her well. She who gave us birth through her cauldron Is shining down to lend us her power. The magick flows as does the waves, Flows thru me, fills me with awe and wonder. Sparks flash in the night,…

Wind rushes through the grass the moon grass the hiding grass the magic grass the grass who turns silver and whispers songs when you touch it in moonlight. I’m not supposed to touch the grass. Especially not now when the moon is high and full and the night wind blows dark and secret but I can’t resist. I am a Bear Girl, a Fox Girl, a Raven Girl, a Cat Girl, a Wild Girl. *** author bio: Siiri Cressey

Spring comes into the endless circle A breath of nothingness into the daylight My eyes are closed with the peaceful rest Of the world before time, of the world before Motion There is Peace in complete silence There is a oneness unbroken by thought An riverless winding Through one single, endless thought When change is but a rumor in the mind of Creator And breath bated, Heart beating, We wait for your voice With your breath you divide the Heavens With your voice you sing our souls into being A formless separation from the wonders of union With Wakan Tanka, your spirit, you live Remember the Beginning undefined in its…

Soundly sleeping on a winter’s night I woke to hear you say As my flesh ran chilled with fright You said ; "Its time to go away." To imagine life without you here And not to my surprise Left me feeling sad and helpless And overcome with fear. A winding road was just ahead Swinging left and right , Off the bridge you fled so fast, Into an abyss of lights. With reaching hands I grasped for you But the shining stars did blind. Isn’t it odd how our Spirits know When we will be left behind ?. Even though your abode no more Is in this Earthly life I…

I have had enough of self-denial I am not the one on trial Its society I have had enough of this sobriety I am going to break the chain No need to explain You have been applying the screw And you always knew That eventually I would crack And start fighting back I am starting a new page The world is my stage I am throwing away my black clothing I no longer have a need for self-loathing What did you expect? I have regained my self-respect *** author bio: Demonrobber I am 40 years old and live in Birmingham England. I am presently not working and spend time maintaining…

Shutting the blinds to the darkness,Opening the doors to the light, We walk in her grace and mercy, For the love all things grows within Her. She is not human nor flesh,But of sprit and the burning fire Deep in our soul, she gives us Understanding and wisdom,She is the one who gives life An breath to all.She is the purest of life and the Innocents of a child, she is the Keeper of the moon and the singer Of our hearts.She brings mercy to anger,And understanding to pain,She blankets our fears,And covens our tears,She laughs in our happiness, Bringing light to our life through Out of years.She is one…

STARCHILD Black feathers glint obsidian eyes edging the robe that adorns your princely figure like a crown. Lush mouth red like blood red like roses Chocolate eyes rimmed in black Starry prince Body of a dancer Hands of an artist I feel your hands in my soul Your hands like leaves Your hands like feathers Your hands like soft water Your hands like fur Your hands like lillies Your hands like warm shields Your hands like swords Your hands like pens Your hands like smooth stones Your hands like lathes Your hands like scythes Your hands like petals Your eyes like pools Your eyes like firedrops Your eyes like lighening…

Princess Dominica looked so beautiful All dressed in black With white make-up and dark purple lips She sat on the throne so full of majesty The onlookers were dazzled by her beauty And worshipped the ground she walked upon The King was not well And expected to die soon And the Queen had died long ago So the young princess would soon rule the Kingdom Everyone was impressed with her intelligence and grace She carried out her duties without question or complaint And she would always greet new visitors with a smile Once the audience was over she would return to her rooms In the privacy of her own room…