17.10.15

Death rites and remembrances - Witches in fiction

This is the first time I participate in any blog party. This is mostly because I  am always afraid I will forget,  but this year MagalyMagaly (I am not sure how I added the second Magaly,  but I kinda like it) really inspired me. So, here is my contribution into the party.
 I breath your name into the air inside a circle white. Where there is salt can be no fault the witch's song I rhyme.

I breath my name Into the air, your soul a piece of mine. I miss you so, through burning tears I see the candle's light.
 I feel your presence you are in my room. I smell you on my right. I turn to see,  there's nothing there the veil I can not fight.
Where were you, it's been so long, you, only friend of mine.
 I breath your name into the air,  I breath it times nine.
 A drop of blood my finger leaves, the burning mandrake to embrace

The fumes engulf you in your black you stare me back with grace

It's just a picture of your youth to me my best keepsake

Your heart, your soul, your loving hands I never will forsake.

I release you now times three,

Forever grandma blessed be!
 




17 comments:

Shadow said...

Wow. I've lost a little breath, this is so beautiful...

hedgewitch said...

This is quite beautiful, and full of love and memory. So glad you joined in.

Shadow said...

...been a bit absent of late, life@/$ *grin* but sure am glad I popped in 2day. Have a Happy Weekend!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Beautiful poem and what a loving tribute to your grandmother!

Anonymous said...

Oh sweet goddess, I could feel the magic in this post. Your love for your grandma is strong and no veil is match for it. She felt your love as clear as a physical hug, I'm sure. Sending you hugs and strength dear Greek Witch.

Sharon Rawson said...

What a lovely remembrance/ritual! The ending, where you release her is so poignant.

Rommy said...

What a beautiful and heart-felt ritual. There is equal parts honesty and magic to it.

Ms Misantropia said...

Pretty words, and lovely picture

Sunshineshelle said...

What a magic piece as your 1st ever party post, so happy you joined! I actually miss my grandma, a beautiful soul, and I hope yours and all of realise how much they are loved, respected and missed, wonderful words and gorgeous picture xox

Magaly Guerrero said...

I love the tone. The admiration, the longing and the love that is natural and true chants out of your words.

*I, too, like the MagalyMagaly*

Holly said...

Well done ritual and sacred remembrance of your beautiful Abuela.

Gina said...

Beautifully worked...Blessed Be XXX

Judy said...

Wonderful...glad you remembered to join the party...

Anonymous said...

A beautiful wordful tribute. Perfect for Magaly-Magaly's blog party. So glad you decided to take part with us. Hope to see you at many more of them!

Little Gothic Horrors said...

I'm finding myself sobbing my way through this blogfest! A beautiful and moving reflection on grief, loss and love.

Grammy said...

Awe, that was so beautiful. Your grandma is so proud of you too. Hugs.

Magic Love Crow said...

So very beautiful!!!