To Frey, for May Day

[hearthstone]

Hail to Frey, giver of field-wealth, bringer of life
to the greening land, of peace and frith to mankind.
Frey, we know you in winter, your joy shining through
the bleak grey skies, warming the ice-laden trees;
in the hesitant spring we see you plainly,
as we dig in the chill earth, watching bare branches
sprout pale leaves, thinking of the rich harvest to come--
your gift, O Frey, for which we thank you with full hearts.