Summer Solstice
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Written May 22, 2016.
The picture of the face represents Holly King (Winter Solstice) on the left and Oak King (Summer Solstice) on the right. They were twin brothers that fought each Equinox. The pic on the far left is Stonehenge where the Druids worshipped.
Alban Hefin, 'The Light of Shore'-
for Summer Solstice, was their name,
in ancient times of Druidry-
from the shore then the power came.
And there the realms, earth, sky, and sea
would meet that time of greatest light
when Solar God was duly crowned
the King of Summer at that sight.
There was much joy, but sadness too-
for summer days would soon cool down;
then Winter Solstice, Alban Arthan,
sends Holly King to claim the crown.
Oak King was Summer Solstice God;
dark brother, Winter's Holly King.
They fought for, at each Equinox,
the crown, their Goddess vowed to bring.
The festivals of Druidry,
at Summer Solstice on this Earth,
revered the seasons' cycles as
'Wheel of the Year'- life, death, rebirth.
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2016
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