Shining Lakes News - Samhain 1998

Did you know that most cultures that hold annual elections do so in the autumn? And Shining Lakes Grove is no exception! This year, we're holding elections for the positions of: Senior Druid; Chronicler; and Youth Activities Coordinator. To vote in the election, you must be a member of both Shining Lakes Grove and ADF. Ballots will be mailed out during the last week of September. If you haven't received your ballot yet, contact Rob Henderson at (734) 487-4931 or robh@cyberspace.org

The Shining Lakes Grove Magicians' Guild is now in the process of forming! Contact Rob Henderson at (734) 487-4931 or robh@cyberspace.org for more info.

Hymn to the Morrigan

by Isaac Bonewits
© Isaac Bonewits, Originally published in Druid's Progress 3
Words by Isaac Bonewits, music traditional (Lagan Lad/Quiet Joys)

-- for Sally --

O Morrigan, we call your name
Across the dusty years.
You speak to us, of blood and lust.
You show us all our fears.
You are a goddess, old and wise.
Of holy power you have no dearth.
Beneath your wings: Black, red and white,
We learn of death and birth.

You walk about, this ancient land,
Your hungers raw and clear.
You make the crops, grow rich and strong,
As well your geese and deer.
A flirting maid, a lusty hag,
A mother of great girth:
Without the touch, of your black wings,
We cannot heal the earth.

You float upon, a blood red wave,
Of swords and spears and knives.
Your voice inspires, fear and dread,
That you'll cut short our lives.
You try the warriors', courage sore,
Our inner souls unearth.
Without the touch, of your red wings,
We cannot know our worth.

You fly above, the silver clouds,
To Manannan's shining Gate.
You lead the dead, along that path,
to meet our final fate.
The joke's on us, we find within,
A land of laughter and of mirth.
Without the touch, of your white wings,
We cannot have rebirth.

SLG Yule Cards

Help support the Grove by purchasing Yule Cards from Epona Publications! Grove Member Kit Howard has designed some beautiful Yule cards, perfect for sending to friends and family this holiday season, regardless of the specific holiday they celebrate. Cards are available for only 65 cents each, or $6 for 10 (plus appropriate shipping charges). To order, contact Rob Henderson at (734) 487-4931, or via e-mail at robh@cyberspace.org. Or find him at most SLG events if you'd like to see what the cards look like.

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