El Dia De Los Muertos

Underneath the stars and moon,
cast the runic stones tonight,
invoke the ancient spirits
with fires lit for magic rite.

We claver with all lost souls,
and cajole in joyful voice
of fiestas for the dead
the year ahead songs rejoice

As the Sun God bids farewell,
in darkness dwells 'til winter's birth,
and light returns in Yule's fete,
celebrate across the Earth.

The besoms sweep the home free
of malignant deeds and thought
upon the dawn of the year
with no fear we start with naught.

So charge the glass, take a drink,
on the brink of old and new
the dead shall dance for awhile
and Samhain smiles upon you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 5:42 AM
Jem, This poem is a gem. A "tribute" to the traditions of another culture and perhaps another time as well. IT is very well written. God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann (soup mail)
Mason Avatar
October 24, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Awesome write here, Jem !! Love the title ... smile ... and wish I knew more about the tradition and Samhain.
Brown Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 3:28 AM
I enjoyed reading you poetry this morning. Thank you for sharing it Jem. May you have a wonderful day full of inspiration. Love, Carol
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