The holly and the ivy
\nWhen they are both full grown
\nOf all the trees that are in the wood
\nThe holly bears the crown
\nThe rising of the sun
\nAnd the running of the deer
\nThe days are short, the night is long–the Wheel of the Year.
\nThe holly bears a blossom
\nWhite as the lily flower
\nThe Goddess shares the Solstice Sun
\nDays grow longer with its power
\nThe rising of the sun
\nAnd the running of the deer
\nWe celebrate with joyous hearts
\nThe Wheel of the Year
\nThe holly bears a berry
\nAs red as any blood
\nThe Goddess brings the Solstice Sun
\nTo allow our hopes to bud
\nThe rising of the sun
\nAnd the running of the deer
\nThe days are short, the night is long–the Wheel of the Year.
\nThe holly bears a bark
\nAs bitter as any gall
\nThe Goddess gives the Solstice Sun
\nFor the wonder of us all
\nThe rising of the sun
\nAnd the running of the deer
\nIn perfect love and perfect trust
\nMay our hearts be ever clear
\nThe holly and the ivy
\nWhen they are both full grown
\nOf all the trees that are in the wood
\nThe holly bears the crown
\nThe rising of the sun
\nAnd the running of the deer
\nThe days are short, the night is long–the Wheel of the Year.
\nFrom THE HOLLY AND THE IVY III
\n(adapted by Susan M. Shaw)
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