Unironically

I cast spells
and I lead chants.
The god and goddess
look upon me
and hear me
and I kiss them
with lips of crystal
and sage.
I banish spirits
and read eyes
and lips 
like tarot cards.
I carry the pentagram
upon my chest
and no,
I won't tuck it away
because it's not
what you think it is.
It's the symbol
that keeps us connected,
that protects us,
that reminds us
to respect our earth
and our sisters.
I am a witch
and I will say it again
and again
more unironically than ever.
 

Rovva

QC

YWP Alumni

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