Listen to the words of the Dark God,

Who of old was called Acheron, Chamer, Anubis, Hades, Mors, Hoder,

and by many other names.

I am the shadow in the bright day,

I am the reminder of mortality at the height of living.

I am the never - ending  veil of Night where the Star Goddess dances.

 

I am the Death that must be,

so that life may continue,

for behold,

Life is immortal because the the living must die.

I am the strength that protects,

that limits.

I am the power that says No,

No Further,

and That Is Enough.

 

I am the things that may not be spoken of,

and I am the laughter at the edge of Death.

Come with me into the warm enfolding dark,

feel my caresses in the hands,

in the mouth,

in the body of one you love,

and be transformed.

 

Gather in the moonless night and speak in unknown tongues.

The Dark Mother and I will listen.

Sing to us and cry out,

and the Power will be yours to unfold.

 

Blow me a kiss when the sky is dark,

and I will smile,

but no kiss returns,

for my kiss is the final one for all mortal flesh.