Voices by Raymond T. Anderson
Kerastes is a Wiccan High Priest and Ceremonial Magician--
My life is filled with women's voices,
Anchors of life and home,
Guideposts through quiet spaces.
--
They do not sing to me in choir but each distinct--
Marvelous her colors and shades,
Gracious her comings and goings.
--
Crystal--
Seer speaks from depths of fate,
Else the Witch cackles
Shivers of joy down the spine.
--
Cynthia--
From the lofty tower rings
The genteel voice clear,
Drawing down the moon, calling up spirits.
Tamantha--
Seldom seen brightness
Reluctantly shared,
The well placed spirit dwells.
--
Thaelo--
Soft and melancholy,
Loving at midwinter night,
Warm as the hearth fire.
--
Heather--
Almost cacophonous with cheer
Shrill tones chase away the dark,
Prodding the lilies to open.
--
Inspired by their music,
Reproved by their censure,
Rewarded by their favor--
I will be led by women's voices--
Marvelous Her colors and shades,
Gracious Her comings and goings.
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