A Vegan Pagan's Prayer

Lord of the forest and field, Lady of the starlit night,
I acknowledge the truth that for me to live, something must die.
I give thanks for the gift of free will,
And I acknowledge the responsibility that comes with the freedom of choice.

I choose then to abstain from the cycle of unnecessary suffering.
I pledge to be an agent of healing, not a bystander to slaughter.
I say to the animals:
You do not have to suffer and die for me.
I say to the workers:
You do not have to kill for me.
I say to the corporate death machine:
You will no longer profit from my blindness.
I say to the Earth, and to all that is holy,
That though we are taught to feast upon war,
I choose to lay down the sword
And take in peace instead.
I ally myself with Nature, not as her master, but as her child.
I will not claim dominion over that which is wiser than I.

Lord of the forest and field, Lady of the starlit night,
May compassion fulfill and transform me
May I give as You give, may I love as You love
And may my choices bring grace to my life
As You bring grace to the world.

So mote it be.

Comments

[BlackHawk, aka Bob James]

*tsk*

You do realize what's going to happen to you, if you continue to exert such influence on other Pagan writers?

You're going to gain a following... And I'm going to help.

Come see.

[Mama Kelly]

"you do not have to kill for me"

I have to admit it gave me shivers

Mama Kelly

[Abel]

Absolutely brilliant. Words can't express how profound and beautiful I find this.
~Abel

[J. Fox]

Wow, that was amazing. As a vegan animist, it brought tears to my eyes.

[Astaria]

I concur this gives me chills as well! Thank you so much for sharing!

[Squirrel]

Wow. One could almost use that veganism dedication ritual or something. I love it.

[Squirrel]

Or, I was just thinking, for a veganniversary ritual, or vegan harvest sabbat ritual. It's lovely.

[Besou]

This is one of the most beautiful prayers I have experienced, I will use it as a powerful tool to live by. This is amazing.

[EvylShnukums]

This is so beautiful! Permission to pass it on please?

[joseph]

yea, this gave me chills too, maybe the heat is turned down too much.

[C.S. MacCath]

Thank you so much. I needed this today. Bright Blessings ~ Ceallaigh

[Simone]

i am not pagan but i am vegan and i am spiritual i am interested in learning more about paganism.
i found this prayer very powerful.thank you

can we pass it on please?

[Lori]

As a pagan parent a new vegan thanks much in part too the teachings of the next generation. I love this powerful prayer and ask permission to use it for our evening family dinner blessing.

[swaying tree]

Thank you for putting into words so clearly, so honestly, and so beautifully, what I and many others feel. When I read this I am reminded of who I am and what my purpose is. I know that I am not alone and that many others hear the voice of nature as I do. I am uplifted and have the strength to rise above.
From a vegan pagan.
Harm none, do as you will (this includes all living things)!

[Melanie Bonthuys]

This poem is absolutely beautiful! It represents everything that I stand for!
Thank you for putting this across so beautifully! It's words like yours that remind me of who and what I am and I am so proud to be a pagan, vegan, animal rights activist!!

[Melanie Bonthuys]

Could I possibly have permission to use this poem?

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Lord of the forest and field, Lady of the starlit night,
I acknowledge the truth that for me to live, something must die.
I give thanks for the gift of free will,
And I acknowledge the responsibility that comes with the freedom of choice.

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[Emily Alsa]

This prayer is awsome, my eyes filled with tears, these are the exacts words that needed to be put on my feelings, Thank you!!

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