Somber Spring Moment

Gentle child of radiant light Eostre’s kiss upon thy brow 

 Stretching limbs of green and white 

 As leaves appear on every bough 

 Sweet and gentle breeze of spring 

 Caress awake the flowers blooms 

 Returning birds in thine ears ring 

 As gentle rains do kiss the tombs 

 Of Ancients who have gone before 

 Mothers, Fathers, kin and friend 

 Names recalled in mind and lore 

 To guide us through to winter’s end 

 Where art thou, my love, my life? 

 Gone as with the snow and gloom. 

 Whence will thee return, my wife? 

 When death becomes your patient groom.

Imbolc with Silver Falls Grove

The interrelationships between the Groves in ADF is an interesting phenomenon to behold. I've had the privilege of attending my first non-3CG Grove Rite for Imbolc with Silver Falls Grove in Akron. Several of us Crane-kin traveled together to attend this rite, and to my happy surprise, there were a few folks down from StoneCreed, as well! Seeing everyone I haven't seen in months made me realize just how much I miss everyone.

I was the Bard for this rite, uh, -ish. I could have done a much better job, but I worked the night before and was a bit frazzled from driving and lack of sleep. Still, it was a beautiful rite, and I left feeling warm and content. I really enjoyed meeting the folks of SFG, and I am very pleased to say that I will also be attending Spring Equinox with them.

Snow is falling now, but one thing is certain, Spring is coming. I can feel it in my bones. I have seen the bits of green trying their best to make it through the snow and cold, and I know the Earth is stirring. It won't be long now.