To Chamomile – An Incantation
O soft enchantress of the candle glow,
With gentle, caring fingertips caress
Our eyelids, with a stroke soothing and slow
Dissolve our thoughts in sweet forgetfulness
Thou angel of the cup, kind Chamomile,
Thy golden tisane, warming, wets the lip
We feel the face relax into a smile
Then raise the cup and take another sip
But how’s the mixture made? First fill the pot
And heat the water till the bubbles roar
Then add your spoon of flowers and let steep
Until the liquid’s neither cool nor hot
Now take your chosen cup and carefully pour
The potion, and partake before you sleep.
While drinking, say aloud or read this spell,
Which calms you and by calming keeps you well.