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One of the most prolific chants in Wiccan culture
encompasses the Maiden, Mother, Crone and Maid. Her is a variation.
The Triple Goddess
"As the Maiden, I saw through your eyes as a child
Spring rains, green
forests, and animals wild!
I saw you run freely on
the Earth with bare feet!
I watched as you danced
in the winds, blowing free!
I was there as you grew,
getting stronger each day!
I brought you rainbows,
chasing grey skies away!
I was there in your
laughter - I was there in your tears!
I was the acceptance you
gained from your peers!
I saw your first love and
I felt your first blush,
As passion first stirred
in the night's gentle hush!
I am there with you
always in the fresh morning dew!
I bring you the crispness
of beginnings anew.
As the Mother, I bore all
the labor distress
Of birthing your child,
and I felt the caress
Of your hand on the face
of the new life so dear.
I heard its first cry,
and I eased your fear!
I provided the milk which
you fed from your breast
Till the baby grew
strong, and with health it was blessed.
As she took her first
step, I was there in your smile!
I was there while you
nurtured your beautiful child!
On the first day of
school, when the doors opened wide
I was there in your fear
- I was there in your pride.
I am there with you
always in the bright full of moon!
I bring you fertility -
abundance in bloom.
As the Crone, I brought
blessings of wisdom with age
[Wisdom not found by the
turn of a page].
I was there as you taught
the correct way to live:
To love and to trust - to
take and to give!
I was there in the
twinkle of your aged eye!
I was there in your
thoughts of the years flying by!
I was there when you
taught the Mysteries of old!
I was there in the fire
warming you in the cold!
In the weariness of age,
I was there with you, too...
I brought well-deserved
rest and peace unto you!
I am there with you
always in the darkness of night!
I complete your life
cycle, guiding you toward the light.
Maid, Mother and Crone -
We are all One -
Yet We are all separate,
as each role is done.
We do not leave you -
We're always there
As you walk through this
life with your worries and cares;
As you dance in the
spiral, We live inside -
Deep in your spirit -
where nothing can hide!
No matter your path, no
matter it's length -
We give you courage and
We give you strength.
We are there to support
you every hour of day
And deep in the night,
when dreams take you away.
Our gifts We give freely,
for you are our Child...
Yes, We are the Lady:
Wise, Pure, and Mild!
-Kalioppe-
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