Samhein Has Risen

This is a poem about the celebration at the end of Autumn and the beginning of Winter. I wrote it for a contest here at writeing.com in 2006


Samhein Has Risen

From ancient times this rite does come;
For living to honor the dead.
The first in this “Circle of Life.”
To prepare for dark nights ahead.

The season to celebrates now!
Beginnings and Endings is why!
Summer is gone and Winter's nigh
While the veil is lifted a while.

With Candles Red, Orange and Black
The Alter before us, adorned.
Pumpkins, Apples, Spice and Wine to
Nourish those of us who have mourned.

We chant, sing and dance on into the night,
The Moon lights the Goddess within us.
With desire and delight, the energy spirals;
Whilst the Guardians invited, propel us

We laugh, talk and feast ‘til morning meets night;
While the caldron before us keeps burning
Our Troubles and fears, dissolved by the flame
While the Wheel of the Year keeps turning.

Guardians thanked, the circle closed
Candy is left for the fairies;
Fire’s put out, guests soon depart
Memories linger before us.