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Hallowed Powers

from Songs from the Orange Book by Justin Burning

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The hallowed powers whisper through the trees,
Awakening with every gust and sigh.
These are the dark and ancient sorceries
The Celts respected 'neath the purpling sky.

These were the forces feared at Summer's End,
When druids gathered round the Samhain flame,
With only masks and costumes to defend
Against the spirits that no grave can tame.

The jack-o'-lanterns cast their shadow-shapes
Like ghosts and witches over autumn lawns,
While in the windows, glimpsed through rustic drapes,
The rites of harvest last till morning dawns.

October's embers fade through blackened boughs,
An orange glamour strong as any spell,
And as the darkness falls, I make my vows—
To serve the hallowed powers true and well.

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from Songs from the Orange Book, released October 2, 2020
Poetry & recitation by K. A. Opperman
Music, mixing, and mastering by Justin Burning

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Justin Burning Phoenix, Arizona

Justin has been composing music for over 20 years, primarily through bands like The Video Nasties, Dissonance, No Absolution, Fall of Empyrean, and The Liquescent Horror. Now, he primarily writes music for film, television, and other media. Justin lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, two daughters, and dog. ... more

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