Old Gods Laugh

where the ancient gods repose
there, too, Brigid resides
to dream away forgotten
by those who once presides
on altar with  corn husk dolls

mystic powers now contained
within the knowledge of a time
when Brigid proud and divine
shines over poets quills
pen beauty of life's layers

Brigid's acolytes ever staunch
ambrace the air sniff for spring
while candles, milk and flowers
faithfully adorn the altar

reverence curtsied and bowed
the mystical ancient essence
every women's reflection of divinity
bless poetry in all delightful delivered forms
goddess within women's inner graces