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MODERN HYMNS AND POEMS FOR BAST
Ode to Bast Delivering fertile richness to the sown earth. Daughter of Isis, nurtured by Leto, the tawny cat of the west, Thy orb eyes are gentled, calmed by the clammer of women, and the sithrums rustic song. Cat of Bubastis, recieve the songs of the dancing women, And let your heart be delighted, for we have traveled upon the waters to you. The river leads to the holy city, an island made for your revered home, And our company travels in primal company of song and dance to your home. We bring offerings to your temple so to indulge your senses, We dance to lighten your heart with pride of the sensuality of women, Our songs are restful to your ears, as we sing to you. Lythe huntress, we ask that you drive away the house of the plague, And our wombs be ripened and fertile as your litter-bearing daughters. You bless all of womanhood, and we so ask to be blessed by you. Never shall a cat whether sleek or feral come to harm by our hands, For your children are presented as your gift to the people, To keep our cities safe and bring comfort to companion hearts. Hail Bast, your radiant glory outshines the rest, Gentle light of Ra. Bast by Phillupus The Eye of Re when she was in Lower Egypt Lady of fire of the protection of hearth and home Associate of Wadjet the ever-alert serpent Merged with Mut of vulture's enfolding wings Of gentle Hathor's herd matron of finery Wife of Anubis provider of embalming Mother of Maahes good-nurturer of warriors Circle of the moon in silver night shining Mother of kittens across ages and lifespans Perfumed protectress of the ointment jar Bast the devourer guardian of the doorway Hymn to Bast by Satiah Hail Lady of the East Be Welcome in peace, Daughter of Ra Strong One who guards this house Beautiful One who brings joy Radiant One who gives abundant life to the faithful Lady of Perfume Your scent is the most intoxicating of all I come to you with joy and laughter Offering all the things in which you delight in That you may always smile upon me Your claws reserved for my enemies Homage to you sweet Bast Strong One who guards me Beautiful One who teaches me to find joy in life Radiant One who gives my life more meaning I dance with all my being to honor you I take joy in the great and small things to honor you I protect all I hold dear to honor you Because of you Beautiful and Radiant One I have learned to surrender to joy To accept it whenever it comes in whatever form Because of you, Strong Protectress of the Two Lands I have learned to be unyielding and strong To recognize what I value most and to protect it at all costs May you always be with me Be welcome in peace always |