One of the first deities that called to me on my path was the Scots Goddess, Bride.  Some of you might know Her as Bridget in the Irish pantheon.  Today is commonly considered Her festival, and in honor of that, I thought I would share a very personal poem I wrote many years ago about what [...]

So I made a list.
Of all of the names people have called me.
Of all the things of which people have accused me.
Of all the labels that people have tried to pin on me.
And I made another list.
Of all of the songs in wonder of me that people have sung me.
Of all the good things for [...]

I recently received a Tweet from @whiterosewicca asking for Mabon or September Full Moon poetry for a radio spot on All Things Pagan.  Presented with the opportunity to write for a themed purpose is something I love.  Here’s the festive result — it’ll probably end up as part of our ritual liturgy for this year’s [...]

I’m a Witch in work clothes.
Business casual,
Beginning my day with a chalice of coffee
And the incense of coming fall.
I don’t want to draw attention.
Just want to blend into the landscape called
Good Human.
Notice my handiwork, not my handbag.
I may be what I carry,
But I am more what I leave behind me.
I don’t believe in 9-to-5,
That faith [...]

The only difference between you and the successful you is courage and perseverance.
The only difference between who you are and who you want to be is time and effort.
The only difference between what is and what will be is choice and action.
Choose.
Be brave, and begin.
Act.
Then, keep going.
Become.
Power is simple math.
Work divided by Time.
Empower yourself by [...]

Sekhmet, Ferocious Mother, I surrender.
I am so afraid right now.
I am crumbling down, crumbling down.
All these things that I tried to be
Are being fed to me bitter and burnt.
Help me consume my own illness,
Transform weakness into power.
Hathor, Beautiful Mother, I surrender.
I know nothing of pleasure.
I only know how to please others
Shaping myself into what least [...]