
Performing rituals:
be mindful of order;
ingredients correct;
beware any typos;
for the perfect effect.
Performing rituals
with well-reasoned intent;
you dare not leave to chance
matters of love and death
— and all else to enhance.
Performing rituals
in silver of moonlight,
with runes’ rocky rubble;
ghost mist as my witness
to lasso my troubles.
Performing rituals
for some, common practice
when in season of need;
give snake rattle a shake;
let Gaia intercede.
top image by Inked_Chick
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I like the chanting format–just right for the subject. (K)
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Kerfe, thank you. I looked for a form with repeating and found this one.
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I like the poetry form you chose. And good warning to check for typos in your rituals 😊
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Thank you, Maria. I like what you pulled from your NOLA book about every ritual allays a fear. It’s very true.
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Glad you liked it. There’s some really weird / fun stuff in that book.
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Oh I bet there is! Would like to visit there sometime to pick up on the vibe.
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The form you are using is pretty cool. Rituals are the key….
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I do like that form, first time using it. Max, I 100% agree on rituals. There is a peace that comes with them.
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Love the flow of your poem Li.
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Sadje, thank you <3
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Most welcome 🙏🏼
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