Beltane Night

Never go out on Beltane Night to cross the moors alone.
The Faeryfolk come out at dark to dance 'round the Rowan.

Stay inside, lock the doors, and sit down by the fire;
Leave the Wee Folk to theirs ways and their own desire.

When seasons change and Beltane comes, then moves the Faery Host
from Winter's Quarters cross the moors to their fresh Springtime Post.

If ever a woman, man or child should chance to catch a glimpse,
a curse will fall upon their heads, from these mischievous imps.

Some lose their sight, some lose their hair, a strong man lost his mind;
a woman once went barren, one lad we never could find.

So never go out on Beltane Night to cross the moors alone..
you may just, see a Faery, and be, ... the last you've ever done.

So listen to your Nana ...granddaughter and grandson ...
And never go out on Beltane Night to cross the moors alone.

copyright 2008
Linda MacDonald-Lewis