A couple of years ago, during an Imbolc ritual, I made a promise to Brighid that I would write a song for her. Last week I made good on that promise and I hope that
She is pleased with her song. I’ll be playing it at my forthcoming concerts over the next few weeks, so I hope you all like it too!
Brighid
(Verse 1)
There’s a tree by the well in the woods that’s covered in garlands,
Clooties and ribbons that drift in the cool morning air,
That’s where I met an old woman who came from a far land,
Holding a flame o’er the well, and singing a prayer.
(Chorus)
Goddess of fire, Goddess of healing,
Goddess of Spring, welcome again.
(Verse 2)
She told me she’d been a prisoner trapped in a mountain,
Taken by the Queen of Winter at Summer’s End,
But in her prison she heard a spell the people were chanting,
Three days of Summer, and snowdrops are flowering again.
(Verse 3)
She spoke of the Cell of the Oak where a fire is still burning,
Nineteen Priestesses tend the eternal flame,
Oh but of you, my Lady, we are still learning,
Brighid, Brigantia, the Goddess of Many Names.
(Bridge)
Then I caught her reflection in the mirrored well,
And looked deep into her face,
The old woman gone, a maiden now knelt in her place.
From my pocket I pulled a ribbon,
And in honour of her maidenhood,
I tied it there to the tree by the well in the wood.
(Chorus)
Goddess of fire, Goddess of healing,
Goddess of Spring, welcome again.
(copyright Damh the Bard 2011)
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Lovely. I’m very close to Brigid myself, and welcome any new material about her. She is the true Spirit of these Blessed Isles, and I’m so happy to see a resurgence of interest in her. You may be interested to read my blog post about her. The Way of Brigit ~ An Ancient Route to Self Transformation: http://ishtarsgate.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/the-way-of-brigit-an-ancient-route-to-self-transformation/
beautiful dave x
Lovely <3
Oooh lovely! Gave me goosebumps!
Thank you so much! I love it!
I’m sure the Lady, herself is VERRRY pleased !
such wonderful words~Brighid is a large part of my path and this rings so close to home. i am so looking forwards to hearing the song
blessings
xoxox
I know she will love it. Your heart is a treasure Damh the Bard.
You still have the touch, my Bardic friend! 😀
Absolutely beautiful. I’m sure she’ll love it. 🙂 I got chills when I got to the bridge.
No words Damh just That’s Right
Lovely Lyrics Dave, Now All I have to do is memories them before the Atremis Gatering,,,,gods help me,,,lol
Be Blessed
elm
I really loved this. When do we get to hear the song?
It’ll be on my next album, due out March 2012 xx
I got quite teary (in a good way) when you sang this at Artemis Gathering 🙂 Wonderful Lyrics as always- Can’t wait for the new album! Brightest Blessings! )O(
Amazing Damh. This song brings me closer to Brighid. Thank you for this. Is this availiable on I-Tunes?
Glad you like it! It’ll be on my next album out early 2012