The kings of Oak and Holly
meet atop the Solstice hill
the Oak King slays the Holly
to release the winter's chill
the light fades
and darkness rules
Holly, ever the green, has stolen life
and cast a spell of white
Oak has shed his leaves like tears
and bare bones shiver in taunting wind
but the bale fires burn
on Solstice eve
and Oak will turn the tide
in the morn the Sun will rise
and light will be reborn
and pagan hearts will breathe a sigh
and bid the dark of night goodbye
the King of Oak again will rule
as Holly bids goodbye at Yule
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