One More Round

In the North, the Devourer sits, upon a bed of bones
The Pale King cradled 'gainst Her form
Seeking through death to be reborn
One step round we go

The Virgin Queen crowned in light, labors 'neath the stones
The Dawn Lord - adrift upon the waves
With His birth the world is saved
One step round we go

In the East, sets forth the Maid, rejoicing in Her reign
The Wanderer sampling earthly charms
Seeking wonder in flesh and forms
One step round we go

The Bright Prince led on a wild hunt, through danger and through pain
Spurred on by She of Perfect Grace
Seeking to lead him to His fate
One step round we go

In the South, in the flames, the Lover calls His mate
The Priestess rises and leads Him on
Answering only to desires' song
One step round we go

The King of All surveys this land, tied directly to his fate
The Shadow Bride within His bed
Lays a crown atop His head
One step round we go

In the West the Corn King lays, blood dripping to the ground
The Mourning Hag lets out a cry
The one She loves She sends to die
One step round we go

The Seductress searches for Her mate and finds Him in His shroud
The Slain King who through magic's care
Returns too brief, yet sires an heir

One step round we go
Once more round we go

Always around we go