inspiring literature (pagans, Lord, verse)

[Mike182]

i was reading a book by "silver ravenwolf" last night, ive owned her book for quite a while (the book is called "soliitary witch, the ultimate book of shadows for the new generation") and i discoverd a pice of writting at the very back of it.

it got me to thinking, what (relatively) short pieces of literature or verse or song inspire you?

i know there is a thread somewhere for "song lyrics that inspire you" but this is for any writting that inspires you. it can be religious, non religious, any thing you want (just not offensive)

anyway, here is the one that inspired me (written by Silver Ravenwolf):

Pagan Pride

In the darkness you paint us, but we will not hide.
We're the light of the country in which you abide,
We're fearless and strong, protectors of life
hidden in shadows, we conquer all strife.

We come from the old ones, our lineage secure.
We rise from the ashes, we always endure.
It's time you rememberd that we were here first.
We healed your sick, yet suffered your worst.

From time immemorial we've woven our lore
cunning folk, healers, benandanti - there's more.
We're black and we're white, we're brown and we're yellow.
We're women and childrend, and mighty fine fellows.

We're her hidden children, the angels of light,
our task is to teach and to help set things right.
We conjure and cast, and and whisper and prey
so you can enjoy your freedom each day.

We've long beenyour army protecting your back
when you are in trouble, in secret we act.
The mother is watching - she hasn't missed much.
She's gatherd her Magick and given her tough
to Witches and Pagans and Druids and such!

The times are a' changing and one thing is clear
the Lord and the Lady have now reappeared.
Two pillars, three points, four quaters extend
five is the number of magickal blend.
By moon and by sun, by eart and by star
realise this day that the power is ours!

Pagan Pride-
Live it, breathe it, be it.

[michel]

That's nice, Mike.