{"id":24221,"date":"2021-05-01T01:10:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T05:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=24221"},"modified":"2021-04-27T18:06:07","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T22:06:07","slug":"poetry-healing-the-witch-wound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2021\/05\/01\/poetry-healing-the-witch-wound\/","title":{"rendered":"Poetry &#8211; Healing the Witch Wound"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24224\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/healing-the-witch-wound.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/healing-the-witch-wound.png 456w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/healing-the-witch-wound-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">(artwork: <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/724713895\/mistress-of-the-storm-hagal?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=witch+hagalaz+rune&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-29&amp;organic_search_click=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mistress of the Storm, Hagal<\/a> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">created by the artist <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/people\/Atumart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dorjan<\/a> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/EarthbornShop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EarthbornShop<\/a> can be purchased on etsy.)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Hagal shines brightly\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The rune of the witch\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The rune of the hag\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">She rebirths herself again and again\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I stand as Hagal\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I stand hand in hand with Freyja\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will fly across the night sky\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will gather the souls of the dead\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will gather the souls of the lost ones\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will hold them\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will nurture them\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Nourish them\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will stand side by side with all those\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Executed, persecuted, ridiculed and jailed\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Women, children and men\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will stand by them\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will declare my love for them\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will declare the truth for each and every one of them\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We will stand by the fire\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We will stand by the stake\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">And not be afraid\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We will walk into the cell\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Knowing that door will no longer close upon us\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Together we will open cell doors\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Unlock all shackles\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Together we will teach the old ways\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">It won\u2019t be me alone for they will stand with me\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">They will teach me the old ways\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">And I will teach you\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We will teach the ways of the plants\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We will teach the ways of the secrets of the stones\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We will teach the magic of the water\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The water is to be embraced\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Not to be feared\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The water will hold us and float us\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Together we will float down the river\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Leaving a trace of truth behind us\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Leaving our knowledge along the way\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Gathering the plants, the rocks\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Talking to the spirits of each and everyone\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Knowing that together we begin to make\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The world safe for the witches\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Together we will stand tall and proud\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">With you at my side\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Your hand in mine\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I will stand tall\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">And proudly declare\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I am a Water Witch!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-23262\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lyn-hill.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lyn-hill.png 348w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lyn-hill-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Lyn Hill<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">I work with Spirit, offering support and encouragement to others on their journey of awakening,\u00a0bringing spirit-led healing to the whole of their being. Together we will pull on the threads of Seidr (Norse\/Northern Traditions) and weave them into a healing tapestry along with techniques from Core Shamanism. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(artwork: Mistress of the Storm, Hagal created by the artist Dorjan of EarthbornShop can be purchased on etsy.) &nbsp; &nbsp; Hagal shines brightly\u00a0 The rune of the witch\u00a0 The rune of the hag\u00a0 She rebirths herself again and again\u00a0 I stand as Hagal\u00a0 I stand hand in hand with Freyja\u00a0 I will fly across the night sky\u00a0 I will gather the souls of the dead\u00a0 I will gather the souls of the lost ones\u00a0 I will hold them\u00a0 I will nurture them\u00a0 Nourish them\u00a0 I will stand side by side with all those\u00a0 Executed, persecuted, ridiculed and jailed\u00a0 Women, children and men\u00a0 I will stand by them\u00a0 I will declare my love for them\u00a0 I will declare the truth for each and every one of them\u00a0 We will stand by the fire\u00a0 We will stand by the stake\u00a0 And not be afraid\u00a0 We will walk into the cell\u00a0 Knowing that door will no longer close upon us\u00a0 Together we will open cell doors\u00a0 Unlock all shackles\u00a0 Together we will teach the old ways\u00a0 It won\u2019t be me alone for they will stand with me\u00a0 They will teach me the old ways\u00a0 And I will teach you\u00a0 We will teach the ways of the plants\u00a0 We will teach the ways of the secrets of the stones\u00a0 We will teach the magic of the water\u00a0 The water is to be embraced\u00a0 Not to be feared\u00a0 The water will hold us and float us\u00a0 Together we will float down the river\u00a0 Leaving a trace of truth behind us\u00a0 Leaving our knowledge along the way\u00a0 Gathering the plants, the rocks\u00a0 Talking to the spirits of each and everyone\u00a0 Knowing that together we begin to make\u00a0 The world safe for the witches\u00a0 Together we will stand tall and proud\u00a0 With you at my side\u00a0 Your hand in mine\u00a0 I will stand tall\u00a0 And proudly declare\u00a0 I am a Water Witch!\u00a0 *** About the Author: Lyn Hill I work with Spirit, offering support and encouragement to others on their journey of awakening,\u00a0bringing spirit-led healing to the whole of their being. Together we will pull on the threads of Seidr (Norse\/Northern Traditions) and weave them into a healing tapestry along with techniques from Core Shamanism. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":253,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10004],"tags":[10115,13027,10426,10227,12124,10060,10055],"class_list":["post-24221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-monthly-columns","tag-healing","tag-heart-words","tag-poem","tag-poetry","tag-shamanism","tag-witchcraft","tag-writing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/253"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24221"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24221\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24225,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24221\/revisions\/24225"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}