Sep. 21st, 2018

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I really don't post here often enough--or at all, I suppose--but I managed to write another poem some of you might like.  This one is pretty Papo-pagan: I'm being ambiguous about whether "Heaven's Queen" is Inanna or Mary, but it's definitely intended to be polytheist.  My interest in the archangels, whose feast day is coming up on 29 September, is that angels seem to be intended as God's court eunuchs, and as someone who identifies somewhat as a eunuch, this appeals to me.  (It also explains my interest in my name saint, who was also a court eunuch.)
 
Anyway, not sure who on here would like this?  Maybe [personal profile] kaberett or [personal profile] gwaihiril or [personal profile] wolby ?


"To the Archangels"
by DW Rowlands
20 September 2018, Catonsville, MD

  
All-honored servants of high Heaven's Queen,
Out of your mouths, her words are clearly spoke,
And by your hands, her work is deftly done:
Please bless us that we too may serve the gods.

Saint Michael, with stout courage and swift sword,
You stand between the darkness and the light:
Give us the courage and the steadfast strength
To aid the weak and all who are in need.

Saint Gabriel, whose voice is strong and clear,
You speak the truth from high for all to hear:
Give us the wisdom and the winged words
To counsel and console our fellow folk.

Saint Raphael, with holy, healing hands,
You cure the sick and all who need your aid:
Give us the softness and the gentle touch
To comfort and to lessen suffering.

Chief ministers of Heaven's holy Court,
Custodians of this and all the worlds:
We praise the works your labors have achieved,
And pray you grant that we may also serve.

 
 

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