The Dark Goddess speaks to us,
through the mouths of Lilith, Kali, Tiamet, Hecate, Nyx,
the Black Madonna, Nemesis and Morgaine.

I am the Darkness behind and beneath the shadows,

I am the abscence of air that awaits at the bottom of every breathe.

I am the ending before life begins again,
the decay that fetilizes the living.

I am the bottomless pit,
the never-ending struggle to reclaim that which is denied.

I am the key that unlocks every door.

I am the glory of discovery,
for I am that which is hidden,
secluded and forbidden.

Come to me at the dark moon
and see that which cannot be seen,
face the terror that is yours alone.

Swim to me through the blackest oceans,
to the center of your greatest fears-

The Dark God and I will keep you safe,
scream to us in terror,
and yours will be the power to forbear.

Think of me when you feel pleasure,
and I will intensify it,
until the time when I may have the greatest pleasure
of meeting you at the crossroads between the worlds.

by Lynne O'Connor
Lilith's Cave