Hekate Haiku

Original:

Over the last few months, a rambling essay has become a haiku (mostly 5-7-5). The first two lines of each verse are about Hekate and the world, then a dash indicates a momentary break in my focus on Her, while my thoughts turn to my separate self.

Precious Ekáti
Hills blush in the morning light
        —I stand in rev'rence

Inhabit Your throne
“Io Heka Io Ho”
        —I beg Your guidance

Bestow your wisdom
Revealing blessings unseen
        —Pure prayer presented

Unending grace flows
Your touch transforms all beings
        —And my hands...

Keyholder, Sorc'ress
Torch-lit paths disclose delight
        —Honor You in deeds

Essence of the world
Light and darkness of this realm
        —I go beyond now

Together we stride
"Eghosé ethelésa," willingly I chose 
        —Evermore, will I follow



30 December 2025 Revision:

Precious Ekáti
Hills blush beneath dawn’s still breath
       —I rise in silence

Inhabit Your throne
“Io Heka, Io Ho!”
       —Guide my faltering steps

Bestow Your deep fire
Unseen gifts veiled in light
       —This prayer, made empty-handed 

Grace flows without end
Your touch awakens all things
       —Even these hands stir

Keybearer, Witch-Queen
Torch-lit paths through breath and bone
       —I serve through action

Essence in all things
Shadow and blaze intertwined
       —I cross the threshold

Together we stride 
"Eghosé ethelésa" 
       —Evermore, I follow