A Runing to Brighid (2 February 2021)

Hail Brighid,
fire‑keeper of Kildare_
strength of Poets,
marrow of Inspiration’s Bone;
Emblazon the Moon upon our Souls
and burn away our Fears!
Lead us along the High Path
of Union with the MUSE!                         1

Hail Brighid,
lady of the Oaken Cell_
mistress of the City of the Four;
hearken to our Rune
and let there be life
within olden cusps of the Moon.
May we find Maeve’s Son,
within the cauldron
of life’s bubbling inspiration!                     2

Hail Brighid,
keeper of Holy Blue Fire_
let us learn Devout Patience.
Mistress of Wisdom & Poetry,
custodian of the Healing Hearth,
burn away the chaff
of selfishness and worldly greed.
Open the kiln of poiesis,
and gift us coals of Lunar Power!             3

Hail Brighid,
Sweet Mary of the Gaels –
patron saint of travelers
and guide of pilgrims;
grant us Inspiration’s Dew!
Lead us out on Moonlit Paths
where Poet’s Dreams come True
and Poetic Passions rage
with Lunatic Powers of Love!                    4

Hail Brighid,
dove among the dream‑birds,
sun among the stars,
and the Wisdom of Serpents –
brace us in your gaze!                               5
Amen.