The Portal
At the summit of an imposing, lone hill
the Grande Megalith reigned from it’s throne
translucent shadows pointed towards my direction
it’s misty path, all but blocking the sun
As one confronting destiny, I was humbled
I felt unworthy of such an honour bestowed
before me stood a doorway, once lost forever
now, a magical throughway to the secrets of Olde
The welcoming horizon was darkened violet
just beyond a clearing, was midnight blue
with a tentative step, the circled parted
the Elder murmured – We’ve been waiting for you
The chanting which began was hypnotic
in tandem, around the fire they danced
I joined my rightful place amid this ritual
each of my senses intensely enhanced
I moved with the grace of one inspired
silver stars were iridescent, up high
forbidden things passed between their glances
here was the vortex of all things right
The pause swelled, something was yet to happen
I felt certain, but I wasn’t sure when
I closed my eyes, anticipating each moment
the one I yearned for, grasped my hand
My Other was cloaked in the colours of the forest
the moon accentuated his beautiful face
golden torque’s were placed upon our collars
all knelt before us in this mystical place
All hands extended to touch what transpired
the rhythm undulated, as we became one
all forms swirled around us in ecstasy
with a burst of thunder, the rain had begun
The gods were appeased, the earth again fertile
not a word could enhance this holy deed
the eyes of my Other whispered tenderly
I live in you forever and you, in me
© 2001, Ni
Bhrigid
