a ceremony
one not known to many
as we recognize
the dark side of the year
it begins well after sunset
purple candles
six in all
goblets for each
libation of sweet dark red wine
a slight mix with blackberry brandy
pinch of ground cumin seed
lightly sprinkled on top
deepest of red roses
with all their perfume
trailing down the alter
as though they are still vined
moonflower mixed in
long and leafy
oil of lavender
vial of violet
celebrants scarved in purple
light and flowing in the night breeze
now we may live again
with new strength
as the long vine that hangs
from the tree of life
we wind our wisdom home again
and seize what we have won
thus in darkness
shall this ritual
be consumed
and thus
by cock’s crow
it shall
be exhausted
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