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Wiccan Betrayal
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Wiccan Betrayal |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
The Triple Goddess hangs above this earth, Divine justice springs from the Rule of Three. Mother, Maiden, and Crone, rule us from birth. All evil that you do turns back on thee. The Mother's swollen womb is the full moon. It is from her that destiny is born. To babies her song young mothers do croon. To follow the Mother's path I have sworn. Maiden she is when moon is at crescent. She then is the peak of all men's desire. Her slender body is luminescent. Maiden fills mankind with such lustful fire. Crone reveals herself in fullest dark. By her will the whole of mankind greets death. We fall like wheat before her sickle's arc. The Crone is owed the dying's final breath. The Goddess' path must be walked all your life. Not once can you turn from preordained fate. To leave the Goddess is inviting strife. Doom comes with the destiny you create. Power fades with the coming of Christ. Roman legions come to spread his glory. Into the Goddess' heart the Romans sliced. Thus will begin this betrayal's story. At swordpoint the faithful were converted. The worship of Christ they were forced to learn. The Goddess' followers were subverted. Her forgiveness and mercy they did spurn. One held her faith far longer than the rest. Determined Romans have broken her soul. Her pagan faith failed the ultimate test. Only in Christ will they let her be whole. Body broken, before the cross she kneels. Mumbling she speaks aloud the Lord's prayer. With such blasphemous words her fate she seals. Old oaths to the Goddess she does forswear. Words of venomous penance leave her lips. Doing so makes her feel unforgiven. On the floor from her hands crimson blood drips. The Romans wont let her die unshriven. She's bound and chained to her funeral pyre. It's built of sacred woods; Oak, Ash, and Thorn. Callous disregard lights the bonfire. Between Christ and the Goddess she is torn. Up her body the flames begin to burn. Rising heat does fan her hair all about. She realizes the worm indeed does turn. In Christ she now realizes there is doubt. Her anguished agony cries out to Christ. Holy silence echoes back to her ears. She remembers when the Goddess sufficed. Her blinded eyes are crying desperate tears. From within the pain begins to recede. The Goddess appears to more than her eyes. Feeling shame makes her unable to plead. Love for the Goddess wins out so she tries. The Crone's sickle flashes ending her life. Mother holds her soul to her healing breast. Maiden guides her soul to the afterlife. The Goddess' mercy grants eternal rest. Full circle has come Wiccan betrayal. Goddess' betrayer Christ also bewrays. Such was the purpose of this portrayal. Goddess welcomes back any child that strays. ©1999 DreamEvil ------------------ Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, Dream, An awesome, poignant piece here. ------------------ Michael Anderson When God puts a tear in your eye, He puts a rainbow in your heart. |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
I can only say "you see my faith" It surpasses all the other Wiccan works I have seen ,performed and read. Well done Dark One. Very pleased!! Jenny |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
A tale well told ... Paganism has always fascinated me ... though a Christian, I believe no tale is told that does not hold a glimmer of truth ... many religious people believe that what they think they do know is what is important ... I tend to think that it is what we DON'T know that makes life all the more interesting, for the unknown holds the mystery ... Nocht ------------------ "Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus" (Now as I hear this bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.") |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
This is truly awesome, Dream. A fascinating insight into the Wiccan faith, told in a mesmerizing story. Your gift for words is endless, my friend...and I'm thankful for that!  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wow! I am in total AWE! This was fantastic!!! |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
Very beautiful, dream,.....some of the words escape my understanding....but (I think) the general message has reached me. |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Truly fantastic, poignant work, my dear friend!!! You truly have an incredible gift. I too have been quite interested in Paganism. ------------------ *Krista Knutson* Wise is he who faces the frailty of man with the strength of an understanding heart. -- Daniel L. Miller |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
And shows once again the full circle that is life. Intelligently and marvelously written again friend! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I am speachless. Awed is more like. Thankyou for this piece DreamEvil. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You captured the feeling here tenfold! Excellent..I like the story too! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Soul-Brother, WOW!! I'll say it again WOW!! This is AWSOME!! I was lost in it,nothing else existed whilst reading this superb work. I'd have to say this is my favourite ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
Well done!!!! Loved this. ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
DE, You always capture my attention, well done. |
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Kelly Member
since 1999-07-03
Posts 145 |
Man you are good! I feel fortunate being able to read your work everyday. Thanks. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
another awesome here DE.....incredible work...... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Dreamie - this was incredible! I loved it. Thanks for the effort and time it took you to bring this here. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is an amazing piece of work. It reads well, deep, no problems in following the storyline, totally enrapturing. Thank you. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is an interesting story Dream!! I think it's been awhile since I've read anything from you...hmm...I don't remember!! Just looking around the archives to see what treasures I see....You should repost this in Spirtual Journeys!!!! Just an idea...I think others would enjoy this too!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Believing in Paganism far before I'll embrace Christianity, I love this! With a little piece of tomorrow, You'll have to kiss yesterday goodbye. Because today won't last forever, And the past will only make you cry. |
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