Ritual (copyright 1993 Kerri-Ellen Kelly)

Ritual (written in memory of Scott Cunningham copyright 1993 Kerri-Ellen Kelly)

A whirlwind of fire, a whirlwind of fear
A burst of light and magic
Approaches--love draws near
A group of kindred spirits
With sorrow as their toll
To enter in the circle
With joy and comfort as their goal
A mist of wondrous magick
Arises from the crowd
A love so deep, respect so true
They stand both sad and proud
And when the cup is passing
And when the love is felt
The heart begins to rise so high
And differences to melt
A circle born of sadness but made to share their joy
At entrance into wonder--the passing of this boy--
this man--this teacher
friend
This kindred soul of all
His life has met its end
His soul has heard the call
And when the circle closes
And the farewell comes to be
Renewed and filled with fire
Are the we and me and thee
Blessed Be