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Hello. I am a 44 year old, happily married wife, mother of five children, (four grown and one still at home), as well as grandmother to six amazing grandchildren.
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I do not follow a 'love and light' path. I am not a pagan. For all those who follow a 'Nature Religion'..."Do they ever stop to consider what living in harmony with nature actually means? It means survival of the fittest, death to the weak, live and let die, kill or be killed. This is all very admirable but you won't find a Wiccan or Pagan who practices it. Living in harmony with nature does not mean collecting crystals, chanting to the goddess and lighting candles to heal the earth. Nature isn't all love, peace and baby animals. Nature is birth, sex, death, instincts, survival, predator and prey. It is fangs, flesh and fucking." "On The New Age" by Donna Black
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Gwyddon Traditional Craft – Old Craft and the Old Ways
http://gwyddon.org/what_is_y_gwyddon.htm
"For those who understand, no explanation is necessary;
For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible"
"It is a simple fact that there has been little written and published about pre-Wiccan Traditional Witchcraft. The reasons for this are mentioned elsewhere in this Gramarye. Not only has little been published, but in practice very little genuine material ever will be published in any detail, regardless of the claims of Llewellyn and popular Pagan writers.
Traditional Witchcraft is, by its own choice, largely unseen by outsiders and swirls like an undercurrent in the depths of a river. It is, to all intents and purposes, closed to those to whom it does not wish to be open. Such glimpses and hints as are afforded to outsiders are always oblique - ideas or snippets of information dropped into a conversation, an allusion contained in an otherwise mainstream article intended to tantalize or provoke deep thoughts about how we relate to the world. Traditional Witchcraft is based on a distinctive relationship and way of perceiving and experiencing this World and the Otherworld. When understanding about Traditional Craft, Witches and Cunning Folk are not recreating a way of life exactly like how our Ancestors lived in this world long ago -for how can we? This world has change since then. Traditional Craft is a living tradition, as are all Pagan Traditions, and we must go with what we are presented with today, and maintain the ways of our Ancestors who were Traditional Witches and Cunning Folk.
Regarding Witches and Cunning Folk - titles are earned. The specific cultural/tribal name of the title might slowly change, but the hard work and dedication behind it does not. Those who follow traditions of the Old Craft are dedicated to the Ancestors and the preservation of the tradition; take pride in the honor of carrying that tradition forward into the next generation; and being entrusted with the Lore, understanding and wisdom.
The focus of Traditional Craft (in America) or the Old Craft (in Britain) should be on what role the tradition has within your life. Traditions hold meaning and their own Mysteries, and ties that bind us to them. It is more than just a set of words or actions, but instead something that touches the core of our being. Learning is an ongoing process; experience is what we do each moment within our lives. This is our existence and we are living it now. The relationship you build with the Cymric Gods, your Cymric Ancestors and Spirits of Nature, and the life you live are yours. Lore and Wisdom that you gain is something that must be earned through hard work and dedication.
You have to really examine the reasons why you are interested in these beliefs and traditions, and if this is really something you want to devote your entire life to. Because most people have little or no understanding of these traditions, a person may begin by reading - a lot. Then go and spend time in the homeland that is sacred to your tradition, Cymric Gods and Ancestors. Witchcraft, as opposed to Wicca, is less concerned with belief as it is with experience. The Land, and the Otherworld rooted within it is not something that is believed in, it's a direct experience that awakens Cymric Cunning Folk to new realizations, bringing your awareness (not to be confused with perception) to another level of being.
The Ways of the Witch
The Ways of the Witch are extremely varied. There are Cunning Folk (the Wise, Cunning Men and Wise Women), Pagan Witches, New-Age Wiccans, Crafters, various traditional forms, Hedge Witches and the Witch of Root and Shadow. Below is a brief outline of what I mean by the different terms used for Witches. As you will see, there is significant overlap; as Strands of Witchcraft Traditions are not limited to dualism, but are paradoxical. Magical practices are one of those things that many people dabble in (I use 'dabble' as in it's not the central focus in a traditional context). But for some it’s integral, whilst for others it’s their Gods or their perceptions of reality that set them apart. Most of the confusion and idea that there could be strong overlap stems from contemporary usage when people began taking labels for themselves that are inaccurate. The labels are now accepted, but they are almost irrelevant because of untruths. There is a perception that often links to the Ways of Witch is that of Witchcraft. Yet the ability to practice Witchcraft isn’t what differentiates Witch from mankind, Witchcraft is a way of mankind, it is a craft many can do if they practice enough. The ability and will to practice Witchcraft, the Crafts of the Witch, does not make someone Witch.
Cunning Folk - Wise Woman, Cunning Man
This type of Witch is the local village magical practitioner who is ethnically and culturally tribal Celtic. They do a combination of Cunning Craft, Land Craft, and Folk Magic of charms, cure the evil eye, offer magical protection, curse, and use Wort-Cunning to heal and in other magical ways. Some Cunning Folk don't consider themselves as Witches, while others do. Although Cunning Folk practice the Old Ways, they are also of the Old Faith honoring the Celtic Gods and work with them, as it is commonly integral to their Craft. They regularly interact with the Celtic Ancestors and Nature Spirits. Cunning Folk may be Crafters or Hedge Witches. The primary difference, as compared to Crafters and Pagan Witches, is that Cunning Folk practice tribal Celtic Cunning Arte and have wisdom of tribal Celtic Nameless Arte - which is a form of Witchery.
Pagan Witches
Contemporarily, this is the most common type of Witch. They could do any of the above or not. They are Pagan in that they align themselves to Pagan styles of faith and perceptions about this world. They also believe in Gods, work with them, and worship them. Pagan Witches usually include a belief in Nature Spirits, Gods, sacred space, and seasonal festivals. Traditional Wiccans fall into this category. Often it's impossible to distinguish between a person who calls themselves Pagan or one that calls themselves a Witch, as the latter is basically doing and believing everything that Pagans can do and believe in. For me, these types are basically Pagan or Crafters. It is here that arises the confusion about what Witchery actually means, as so many take the label “Witch” when simply “Pagan” will do.
Crafters
They might follow seasonal festivals, and believe in and do various things similar to Pagan Witches. What sets them apart is that a Crafter is a Witch who focuses mostly on the Old Ways (spellcraft or folk magic) as compared to the Old Faith. They rarely spend time outdoors tuning to the Land or working with the local Nature Spirits. This type can move further into ritualistic occult practices.
Traditional Craft or Old Craft
These are based around a tribal clan or household and regional set of ways that are usually part of tribal Traditional Paganism, yet are also separate from it.
Hedge Witch
Can be either Pagan or not, might use spellcraft or not, and may be Cunning Folk or Traditional Craft Witches. What sets them apart is that they commonly work outside any set traditional praxis and don't focus on spellcraft. Their focus is Riding the Hedge - crossing the realms with the use of plants. Witches that cross the realms without the aid of plants are not Hedge Witches. Meditation alone is not practiced by the Hedge Witch.
Spiral Witch or Shadow Walker
Similar to Hedge Witch, but includes specific perceptions of reality. Spellcraft might be used, but is not commonly part of the path. Emphasis is on Nature and the Witch working as partners or allies with Nature Spirits. Spending time outdoors is integral. They lack a set of set or any traditional praxis. This type of Witch has closer links with Seidr workers than with Pagan Witches or Cunning Folk, and is commonly not Old Faith oriented.
Traditional Witches and Cunning Folk
The distinction I am about to make is my own, although shared by many others like me. It by no means claims to be the sole definition, nor is it an attempt to create division. Division is already there and that doesn’t mean it is negative. Trying to share worldviews is one of the most difficult things people can attempt. We can discuss, argue and understand beliefs. But to truly understand another person, as well as ourselves better, we need to shift to their perspective on life - and most of us cannot do this. If you are a natural or trained empath, you know exactly to what I’m referring.
I mention this because many people get riled up at other people’s definitions and beliefs when it is connected to Witches. I have discovered that it is perfectly acceptable to distinguish between shamans and practitioners of shamanism – one is a person devoted to serving the tribe, the other is a person using the techniques and living the practices. Neither is more devoted to their path than the other, but most practitioners that are not entirely devoted to the life would not disrespect shamanism by taking on the lab el shaman. Similarly, Druids today openly admit they are living a reconstruction of what is “believed” to be that ancient Celtic Pagan Tradition.
However, get into distinctions about Witches or Witchcraft and you quickly find yourself in some ridiculous conversations, even with other Pagans. I have read all sorts of articles and books about the etymology of Wicca/Wicce, about an old religion renewed, about modern inventions, and so on. Although I have a deep interest in etymology, I find it entirely irrelevant to most of these issues. You could take on a word used 3000 years ago; it doesn’t make you that thing. What matters is socially or culturally defined meaning. So with this perspective, I accept anyone who wishes to call him/herself a Witch or Cunning Folk who truly not only understands what it meant 3000 years ago, as well as what one truly is now.
Words are not static, they are dynamic; we push and mold them until they fit what we understand. We can debate until we’re blue in the face that ‘gay’ originally meant happy, but it has nothing to do with how we use it today. If “Witch” now means a person of a nature-based spirituality, who worships Goddesses and Gods, and who does magic, then I have no problem with that. There are many definitions of what Witches are and what Witchcraft is. It does mean though that I hesitate to acknowledge some people who call themselves a Witch, as can be found so many definitions, unfortunately has rendered the word virtually meaningless to these people.
My concern is that many of those of the current forms of Witch paths deny the existence or possibility that there is another meaning at all. And this is where I enter into my worldview, which is based on what being a Witch actually is. If you are a true seeker of what it means to be a Witch or of the Cunning Folk, then consider if you truly understand what Witches and Cunning Folk are and what Witchcraft really is – not what you think you are, or what you think Witchcraft is. My experience is of a life where Witches and Cunning Folk are in the dark corners; they are silent and walk in the shadows. They are not political, they don’t wish to be accepted by a dominant society that has nothing to do with them, fight for social rights, or politically fight environmental issues. Others regard true Witches with both fear and respect. Many Witches don’t worship any God or Goddess, and many don’t do magic. They don’t what? Yes, I hear you. Allow me to explain to you the distinction. There are two main types of Witches, and yes, both call themselves Witches, but one only for convenience and usually by outsiders rather than themselves. The two are Crafters and Shadow Walkers or Hedge Riders.
A Crafter practices what is known as Witchcraft. Witchcraft is a term that was actually used by non-Witches who were Crafters to talk about what they thought Witches did. Witches have no problem with a certain amount of incorrect information. Look at history, and you will discover that from very ancient times, being a Witch was being an evildoer. Witches were more an idea than any actual person. Yes, that’s right, “evil Witches” are not a Christian invention, however inconvenient that truth is for many modern Pagans. The ancient Pagans of Europe despised them long before Christianity was a twinkle in a Jew’s eye, and ancient Pagans killed Witches. People have always had to explain bad luck and misfortune, so the concept of the Witch filled the purpose of a scapegoat. Social history is never linear; circumstances that were difficult to understand eventually contributed to people that actually did do Witchcraft.
Witchcraft is actually a set of crafts, plural. But it all revolves around magic – poppets or dolls, spells, charms, talismans and amulets, protection, banishings, and much more. This is known as Folk Magic – used by Cunning Folk and Crafters. In some parts of Europe, a merge of Pagan spirituality or Pagan magical praxis of various European cultures has produced Crafters across Europe. I refer to them as Pagan Witches. Every European Witch cultural variant I have come across has the two and more styles - Crafters and Shadow Walkers (Hedge Riders). Pagan Witches, Cunning Folk or Crafters often do rites. They believe in Ancient Pagan Gods that are worthy of worship or reverence. Their path of Witchcraft is spiritual to them, because it is inextricable from their beliefs of divinity.
The above are by necessity basic explanations, only serving as guides to compare with the rest. So what is the other, this Shadow Walker, I mention? This is the Witch of my understanding: the Shadow Walker, the root worker, the feather walker, the dream seer, the web weaver. They are like Cunning Folk, yet are also of a different kind. This Witch cannot choose the path; the belief is that the path chooses the person. Just as some are born natural artists or musicians, so are some Pagans born Witches. This Witch finds magic (use of the will to create change) contrary to worldview, although some still uses healing methods and similar practices. This Witch is bestowed with a role that is both an honor and a burden, sees no deity that requires worship, devotion or reverence. This Witch is an equal walker on this realm and all realms with the Spirits of Nature and the Ancestral Spirits.
This Witch breathes in one breath with Nature. Laying a Compass around this Witch is contrary to the purpose and perspective of the realms. Reality is not male/female, light/dark – it is neither two nor four. There are no four corners, but a spiraling reality of all spirits. This Witch is wild and has no use for formal ritual, does not write down thoughts or use symbols – for this Witch is Nature itself, free of social constructs and limited human concepts. As a gatekeeper, this Witch is neither above anything or anyone, nor below anything or anyone. There is no coven, no priest/ess; there is only kin folk or solitary existence. This Witch does not meditate, is not psychic or a prophet, is not politically active, and survive well in urban society – neither in common jobs, roles or living conditions. Like Cunning Folk, this Witch must separate from social norms to fully realize who and what she/he is. It isn’t that you cannot be a Witch in suburbia - you are what you are. It’s that if you live in such ways, you will feel suffocated, disconnected, exposed, not at peace. The old stories of the Witch at the edge of the village tell of a truth – he/she must be separate.
These Witches don’t charge for what is done - ever. However, they will work with the flow of Nature; as Nature is in constant abundance and sacrifice, balance is not maintained for long. They believe that if one takes, one must give back. This is accepted in whatever method the person can manage, whether it is coins, food, livestock, labor, or knowledge. They don’t request it; the aware and honorable person knows to give.
They have no tools of any special meaning, don’t have sabbats or esbats or any designated observance on particular days or times – these are human constructs, Nature has no special days. Some of these Witches take special note of solstices/equinoxes for feather walking or other Hedgewitchery. They acknowledge the particularly deep power of the Moon on the flows in Nature - sap, tides and blood.
Ethics are tied to people, not the path of these Witches. Having no creeds or guidelines, they understand responsibility in accepting consequences – sometimes even a painful price is worth it. They have no concept of karma. To the Shadow Walker, Fate is everything. Those that adhere to the great concept of Fate or Wyrd should understand this.
As you can see, understanding this in its full scope requires a great shift in consciousness and in worldview and awareness. Cunning Folk and Witches sacrifice for their role. Although sacrifice is not commonly understood, as how we view it is that we exchange with Nature. To some Witches this might mean no life partner, no children, ostracism, or anything out of the social norm - obviously not an easy path for any Pagan.
Definition of Witch
Here are common accurate and truthful definitions of what Witches are. There are three main definitions of which I am aware.
1) Witch as etymological & ethnic root
Witch, from Wytch, is an English word so thereby a Witch can only be a practitioner of the Germanic/Norse Heathen ways.
2) Neo-Pagan
A Witch is a practitioner of a Nature-based spirituality or practice, who does spells and is Traditional Wiccan.
3) Universal
A person who follows certain practices; but more importantly, has particular views of reality, Fate, the world, and sacredness of Nature. The concept of Witch goes beyond borders. I respect that Witch is specifically of Europe, but other than a few differences, namely lore, our similarities abound of the Old Thread - Witch, Strega, Hexe, Gwyddon, etc. So I adhere to the third basic definition. Those insistent on the “Witch only equals a British Witch” are ignorant of the line that supercedes boundaries, of the power that is in the Land, Earth. Witch is simply a label, a word. My Cymric Clan, the Old Ones, and the Gods did not name themselves, and if someone today insists upon its limited definition, they are likewise limited. The realm of spirit is beyond - beyond time, space and the physical now.
Gods
Some Witches of the Old Ways have no Gods who are worshipped at all; their knee does not bow. There have been many Witches who have combined their ways with the Pagan culture they are born into. But Witchery at its core is not Paganism. The Witch recognizes elements of the Greater Reality in somewhat anthropomorphic ways and are spiritual in relationship with spirits, but they are never beings in the religious sense.
Nature & Religion
A Witch of the Old Ways is not simply a member of a Nature-based religion or spirituality. That is for Wiccans and other neo-Pagans. Nature is fuller, deeper, and richer, than honoring the Moon, trees or plants, or following seasonal sabbats or lunar esbats. It is more complex and expands into the Great Void. Not all Witches come from agricultural societies; that is such a misleading, singular, rose-tinted glasses view of the past. Witchcraft is not a religion. Let me explain why being Witch is not of a religion.
Firstly, the original meaning of religion is lost to us. But we know that it evolved from a latin word meaning to bind or be tied to. In its present form, religion means binding to Gods. Witches don’t have deities, so therefore we don’t have a religion. If you love cooking, devote your life to it, teach others, find it is a sacred thing, does that make cooking a religion? If it does in your mind, then fine, witchcraft is a religion. This is totally ludicrous to Traditional Witches. Witchcraft cannot be a religion because it is a set of crafts, practices, things Witches do. Isn’t religion about beliefs? In fact, even “Witchcraft” is merely the non-Witch word for what non-Witches think they do. It is a term denoting certain practices that many Pagans can learn to do - not just Witches. “Witchcraft” is really “Witchcrafts” - it is not one craft of but many. If being Witch is a religion to you, this is only because the word “Witch” has evolved to mean so many things.
Magic
What some Traditional Witches do is not magic - that is for Cunning Folk, sorcerers, mages, occultists, neo-Pagans, etc. Sorcerers and Cunning Folk are very similar to Witches, and I believe that most Pagans have mixed up the two. We either tend to have sorcery oriented Witches or folk magic oriented Witches. Neither is what the primal Witch of Northern Heathenry is. Magic is bending forces with your will to create change. The primal Witch never bends forces. Many Witches and Cunning Folk dabble in folk magic, some even in sorcery, but that is the their prerogative, but those things do not make a Witch. Just as many Witches work with tarot, runes, or even astrology; but none of those things are inherently Witch as a state of existence.
Ethics
Cunning Folk and Witches do not have any code of ethics, creeds, etc, that are associated with organizations or religions. Some Pagans state that Witches rely on their own sense of responsibility, which is true. Yet, it is more that we are beings of Fate. In the Web of Fate we understand that no part of the Web can be pulled without affecting the whole Web. We choose what we do wisely, regardless if it is traditionally perceived as “good” or “bad”. We don’t measure responsibility against morality at all, we are willing to do whatever we desire or needs to be done - but there is a price. Our decision comes down to what price we are willing to pay. I know that this is unpalatable for many contemporary Pagans, but that is the Way of the Witch. In truth, there are no “black” or “white” Witches, for this is a description according to non-witches’ views of morality by those Pagans who have not been de-Christianized.
Yes, Witches and Cunning Folk do harm, but in self-defense or for justice. This world has justice, it might be humans (judges, police, prison wardens or the person who gives the lethal injection), it might be a Goddess or God (natural disasters or a poor harvest), but justice comes through the hand of Fate, and Cunning Folk and Witch is a finger of Fate. If you harm me, my loved ones or Nature, you will pay - but the justice is from your own doing (Fate). My kin are made up of Cunning Folk and Pagans, mostly hidden as shadows, but occasionally veiled under the guise of Christianity, and sometimes openly walking the path of Dewiniaeth Cymry world view and reality.
Fate
Cunning Folk and Witches of the Old Ways are travelers into the unseen realms in the Otherworld. They cross the Hedge, but are not shaman. The role of Cunning Folk and Witches is as Keeper. That is as far as I can say here.
Spirits
Aspects of Nature (plants, animals, gawr, draig and tylwyth teg) are allies. Cunning Folk and Witches believe in spirits. Not ghosts, but spirits. Depending upon your cultural tradition, these might be called fairie, draig, and so on. Some Cunning Folk and Witches believe in spirits as separate entities, other Cunning Folk and Witches believe that all spirits are unique expressions of Nature, and not separate beings.
Death
We do not believe in ghosts. We believe the spirits of the dead return to the Web of life. We believe that powerful Witches, Cunning Folk or other peoples, remain as the Gods. Whilst others return to stones, rivers, weeds, trees. We are from the Land and to the Land we return, and not always becoming ethereal beings roaming the earth.
Festivals & Rituals
Rituals have nothing to do with being a Traditional Witch. Why? I’m not against ritual at all, some of my kin do it. If ritual helps them get to where they belong, then it’s a good thing. Some Witches celebrate festivals, like solstices or full moons. Traditional Witches commonly don’t. Pagan Witches do tend to celebrate such events. Traditional Witches do have gatherings, if there situation that warrants it, although they might engage in revelry like everybody else, and throw in some rites while they’re there. Witches are very practical and skeptical. Yes, skeptical. We don’t accept truths unless they have been revealed to us personally. We go about our work with simple tools, herbal mixtures of 2 or 3 plants, no correspondences, and no elaborate rituals.
Community
Witches and Cunning Folk usually tend to be a somewhat reclusive. For they, who are either awakened or is in the process of, comes to understandings that mean the mindset and wisdom held sets them apart from other Pagans. A result of this is that Witches and Cunning Folk don’t consider things in the same way as most of mankind, take for instance, the thought that we are all heading towards physical death. Witches and Cunning Folk have little or no fear of death, because understanding of what death is, what happens after physical death, and what this means in the greater scheme of things, takes away the fear of death that mankind usually has. This means that Witches and Cunning Folk will look at the subject of death with very different concepts and thoughts to those peoples who don’t have such understandings. Mortality matters less to awakened Witches and Cunning Folk.
Even Witches or Cunning Folk who are within a community of Pagans are usually solitary being, Witches and Cunning Folk may be a part of a Pagan community, may hold responsibilities within that community, and interact with those who are within the same community, yet still be alone in many ways - usually by choice. Witches and Cunning Folk sometimes fit in nowhere, as this is their nature. Even those who are bound by their own choice into a community, are as individually different as there are grains of sand on a beach, and at the end of the day will do exactly what they feel like doing.
Powers of Witchery
Cunning Folk and Witches are not psychics. Although they have powers, our power of Witchery is natural to us. We are allies with Otherworldly spirits. Our insights come from our deep relationship with the spirits and with Nature.
Symbols and Books
Cunning Folk and Witches are not only skeptical, but extremely secretive and cautious. We do not usually write things down regarding the Old Ways or the Old Faith. Likewise, some Cunning Folk and Witches do not have symbols. Any written language, whether words or symbolism as part of what they do, is against their ways. Symbols are very powerful things, but a shape or form in Nature has more meaning to the Old Ways."
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~Anne Morrow Lindbergh
I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of the time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude. We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our chambers. A man thinking or working is always alone, let him be where he will. Solitude is not measured by the miles of space that intervene between a man and his fellows. The really diligent student in one of the crowded hives of Cambridge College is as solitary as a dervish in the desert.
~Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American naturalist, poet and philosopher.
I have a great deal of company in the house, especially in the morning when nobody calls.
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There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you.... In spring, summer and fall people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself.
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Is Satan Really Such a Bad Guy?
The bible? Well in my mind it is man made and full of evil. If I had to choose between serving the Xian god, or his couterpart Satan I would choose Satan. I enjoyed this article and that is why I am posting it. To anyone who is a Christian, I would pose the question "Who is the evil one here? Really?"
http://daltonator.net/durandal/religion/satan.shtml
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There was three kings into the east,
Three kings both great and high,
And they hae sworn a solemn oath
John Barleycorn must die.
They took a plough and plough'd him down,
Put clods upon his head,
And they hae sworn a solemn oath
John Barleycorn was dead.
But the cheerful Spring came kindly on,
and show'rs began to fall;
John Barleycorn got up again,
And sore surpris'd them all.
The sultry suns of Summer came,
and he grew thick and strong;
His head weel arm'd wi' pointed spears,
That no one should him wrong.
The sober Autumn enter'd mild,
When he grew wan and pale;
His bending joints and drooping head
Show'd he began to fail.
His colour sicken'd more and more,
He faded into age;
And then his enemies began
To show their deadly rage.
They've taen a weapon, long and sharp,
and cut him by the knee;
Then tied him fast upon a cart,
Like a rogue for forgerie.
They laid him down upon his back,
And cudgell'd him full sore;
They hung him up before the storm,
And turned him o'er and o'er.
They filled up a darksome pit
With water to the brim;
They heaved in John Barleycorn,
There let him sink or swim.
They laid him out upon the floor,
To work him farther woe;
And still, as signs of life appear'd,
They toss'd him to and fro.
They wasted, o'er a scorching flame,
The marrow of his bones;
But a miller us'd him worst of all,
For he crush'd him between two stones.
And they hae taen his very heart's blood,
And drank it round and round;
And still the more and more they drank,
Their joy did more abound.
John Barleycorn was a hero bold,
Of noble enterprise;
For if you do but taste his blood,
'Twill make your courage rise.
'Twill make a man forget his woe;
'Twill heighten all his joy;
'Twill make the widow's heart to sing,
Tho' the tear were in her eye.
Then let us toast John Barleycorn,
Each man a glass in hand;
And may his great posterity
Ne'er fail in old Scotland!
Marilee (aka Snowfire)
Esoteric Consultant / Shaman
Ancestral Coalescence
www.ancestralcoalescence.net
To each one of us the magical seashell whispers a different ocean song. Some of us hear simply the soft comforting hush of currents rushing by. Others see in their mind's eye images of little mermaid children playing with dolphins and glistening shell chariots racing by, drawn by sea unicorns and guarded by none other than King Neptune himself. Let each one of us listen to the magic song we hear and share it with those we love.
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