OakWyse Utters an Ogham Charm (Poetry)

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OakWyse Utters an Ogham Charm

"Beginning of Birch, to lead the way,
Magic of Rowan, this charm to say,
Protection of Alder, in the deep,
Passage of Willow in dream of sleep;
Integration of Ash between the worlds,
And so the Ogham Charm unfurls.

"Chastity of Hawthorn, purging well,
Door of Oak, where many dwell,
Balance of Holly, in battle strong,
Wisdom of Hazel, Salmon-song;
Apple's Choice, abundance brings,
As this Charm of Ogham sings.

"Intuition gives the Vine,
While Ivy's Spirals intertwine;
Cleansing Broom sweeps spirits clean,
For Fate of Blackthorn to be seen;
Renewal of Elder turns aside
All that may with Death abide.

"Vision of Fir is true and tall,
And Gorse now sweetly Gathers all;
Healing Heather, grounding fast,
Aspen warding, Shields at last;
Yew Eternity portends,
Though this Charm of Ogham ends.

"Community of Grove instructs all hearts,
Delight of Spindle, insight imparts;
Secret of Honeysuckle guards the way,
Where ancient Knowledge of Beech holds sway;
The power of this Charm shall be
As Vast and endless as the Sea."

(C) Copyright 2004, OakWyse

[Piastra]

i love this one! and it has that mixture of the serious yet the whimsical that i love. well done, of course.

carragh

[Underground River]

That's awensome.
I love poems like that...it really made me feel the power of the trees. Go trees, go! :lol:
Green Druid

[Ruthie]

*finishes reading, falls over in amazement*

[Kaya-Nita]

Very beautiful and healing i needed this today...Mee-witch BTW.

[Underground River]

Sometimes when I really like something I have to read it again in a couple days. I did that with this poem. I feel so charmed. :lol: I mean, I feel surrounded by all this trees and they're all blessing me...is that what I'm supposed to feel from this? Keep writing, wise one.
Green Druid

[lupiana]

Oh I wish I could write like this! Oak, a truly amazing poem!

[Jeb]

Wow OakWyse!

This is very cool! Something like this might actually help me get more in touch with the Ogham. I've always had trouble with them. Thank you very much for posting it.

[Brigantiorum Jihana]

I haven't really started learning about the Ogham yet - but I will print this poem so I can have it as a reference. It's lovely, and it flows superbly, and seems timeless, somehow.

Regards,

Jihana