To Frey, for May Day
Apr. 30th, 2004 01:57 pmHail 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.
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.