NINE-FOLD INVOCATION TO FLORA – FOR BELTANE
1.
Thrusting stems up through the earth
The seed shell broken through;
Summoned by the Sun’s bright warmth
Purity rising, fresh and new;
Come Flora – be with us now!
2.
Goddess without care Nor strife
Captured in first love’s embrace;
Spring wind washed o’er your blooms
Bringing promise of sweet caress
Come Flora – be with us now!
3.
Calm descends upon thy brow
Chasing fear away;
Opening petals to the wind
Trust growing in the light of day;
Come Flora – be with us now!
4.
Nature’s colors on display
Unveiled upon your bosom;
Splendor spread across the land
Calls us to adore them;
Awaken Flora – be with us now!
5.
Tender petals showing forth
Begging us to touch;
Soft caresses on the cheek
Your sweetness veiling hidden strength;
Awaken Flora – be with us now!
6.
White, pink, yellow & violet
Star-shaped, sun-rayed, flocked and domed;
Every blossom quite unique
Springing from a sacred home;
Awaken Flora – be with us now!
7.
Feel the wind stroking tender blossoms
Rushing, tingling ; warm embrace;
Yearning for the Solar touch
Quivering til the heart does race;
Dance Flora – be with us now!
8.
Stretching up to touch the sky
Extending light beyond your stem;
Blossoms open and brilliance is found
Desire mounting every day;
Dance Flora – be with us now!
9.
Sense the dew upon your petals
Oh goddess of the may
Shimmering gems of Nature’s bounty
Delicate symbol of all desire;
Dance Flora – be with us now!
From Sassafras Grove’s Page: http://www.sassafrasgrove.org/seasonal/beltain/invocation.htm
