Note: Based off Marian Psalm 76
With my voice I cried to Danu: and by Her grace
she has taken sorrow and grief from my heart
And has soothed my heart with the waters of Her mercy.
She has turned my fear into confidence,
and, by Her ever-flowing aspect, She has calmed my mind.
Under Her holy guidance I have avoided despair,
and I have escaped
the cruel hand of ignorance.
Thanks be to Danu, my gentle Lady for Her mercy
Note: Written for Pride Month and based off Deliver Me From My Enemy.
It is Pride, a time of great joy and sorrow and anger
to all who fly the rainbow flag
Arise and shelter, O Danu,
Your queer children from those who wish us harm:
let Your power, mightier than the storm,
stay the hand of all who hate us,
and let Your love, sweet as spring water,
wash away their loathing
so that they will never again seek to harm us
or hinder us from living and loving freely
And until that blessed day give us the strength to fight for our lives
Beloved ones and sanctuaries so that we may heal
and remember the joy of being Your blessed children
Let those who must hide stay hidden in Your mantle
and let Your scorn fall to all, both within and without,
who force them to out themselves before their time
Or seek to gatekeep and limit those who they view as lesser
For mighty is Your Power and bountiful is Your Mercy
For all who call upon You in love.
Note: Based off Marian Psalms 13 and 34
A foolish enemy has said in their heart,
"I will follow after and take them and my hand shall slay them."
Arise and shelter, O Danu, Your child from their rancor:
Let Your power, mightier than the storm, stay their hand
And let Your love, sweet as spring water, wash away their hate
So that they will never again seek to harm or hinder me.
For my soul rejoices in Your presence
and You are the center and foundation of my life
Wherever I may walk: the sweet waters of Your love refreshes me.
Therefore I kneel before You, O Holy Mother and Queen
For it is by Your gentle touch my heart is healed
And by Your rose-sweet fragrance my soul is revived,
so that I may rest in the shelter of Your merciful love
Morning
O Great Danu
Holy Mother and Queen
As I start my day
Thank You for Your blessings
I ask that Your love flows through me
And may You hands guide mine
To do Your work in the world today.
Night
O Great Danu
Holy Mother and Queen
As I rest my head
Thank You for Your blessings
I ask that You spread your mantle over me
To shelter my soul as I sleep tonight
Hail Danu, Gracious Mother and Queen
I stand before You in supplication
that You accept my offering today
I offer my feet
So I may walk Your path
I offer my knees
So I may kneel at Your altar
I offer my heart
So with every beat I adore you
I offer my hands
So I may serve You and Your children
I offer my voice
So I may sing praise to You
I offer my mind
For every thought brings me closer to you
I offer my soul.
For I was created by You
And to You I will return
Note: Based off the Charge of the Goddess by Doreen Valiente and others.
Listen to the words of the Great Lady,
She who's known by many names
Yet whose true Name has never been spoken on this earth
"I am the Creator and Queen of all,
from the rich earth to the blazing sun.
From the crashing sea to the shining moon
and the distant stars, whose number is known only to Me,
and all the mysteries you have yet to imagine.
I call upon My children to walk beside Me:
For I am the Divine Spark from which everything begins,
the Deepest Shadow where everything returns,
and the One who is ever beside you.
Let My Love pour freely from the hearts of My children,
for it is Love that will heal you and light your way home."
