TO DARE HER ARMS ©
by Christine Cleere

You seek comfort of my arms?
You seek the nourishment of my mother’s milk?
The reassurance and protection of my guiding light?

And yet,

and yet….

I am no Christian Saint, gentle and kind,
Overflowing with love and tenderness.

I am old beyond time,
Older than you can know.

I am the challenge of springtime,
Bare branches outlined against a low grey sky.

I am the chill biting winds of spring, clawing,
Drawing rich red blood from your cheek.

I am the frozen earth beneath your feet,
Daring new shoots to challenge the cold

I am the pain of childbirth, searing through your body,
Screaming in anguish and praying for release.

I am the inspiration of poets,
The muse who dares take you beyond all you know.

I am the promise of hearth and home,
Of warmth and comfort, if it is to be found.

I am the flame that never dies,
That may turn you to ash in searing pain.

I am the forge that transforms your soul,
Tempering you into what you can be.

I am Brighid, triple inspiration;
Healing – for those who feel me.

Creativity - for those who hear me..
Transformation – for those who know me!

Do you know me?

Dare you know me?

...... Dare you?



Christine Cleere, also known as Vix (Vixxen) is a Druid priest, teacher and celebrant. In recent years she has predominantly worked alone, with the spirits of the land and with her gods, ancestors and guides. She has given talks and run courses on Druidry and self-empowerment, and until recently organised her own flourishing Grove. She is a Member of the Order of the Yew, an Ovate of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and is Lead Priest for the Gorsedd of Bards of Cor Gawr (Stonehenge). Christine lives in Wiltshire, England.

Christine can be contacted by email at christine.cleere@gmail.com

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