This is the third prayer in the series I am writing for my prayer beads. I was inspired to write this after re-reading the beginning of Kay Boesme’s Prayer Beads – Ourania. I followed the format that they began but adapted it for my sets of 21 beads. I wanted to write something more abstract, something more about Apollon as conductor of the symphony of the universe, but it seems that I can’t quite not write him a love poem? I tried.
Apollon, lord of my heart, I pray to you.
Apollon, son and prophet of Zeus, yours is holy truth and words of grace.
Apollon, son of Leto, yours are arrows unerring piercing in place.
Apollon, brother of Artemis, protected are the herds and flocks of man.
Apollon, brother of Hermes, your laughter a song with your birth began.
Apollon, brother of Dionysos, ecstasy found, inspired, a dance without end.
Apollon, lover of Hyakinthos, with loss and longing, love, and anguish, you also contend.
Apollon, lover of Kyrene, your joy bestowed is the greatest gift.
May you open my heart to your Mystery, Apollon, Argeotas.
May you open my heart to acceptance, Apollon, Latoios.
May you protect me and mine, Apollon, Prostaterios.
May you accept my offerings, Apollon, Dekatephoros.
May you share your beauty, Apollon, Comaeus.
Apollon, son and prophet of Zeus, speak your truth, and I will listen.
Apollon, son of Leto, follow your heart, and I am yours to command.
Apollon, brother of Artemis, your gaze, I will always remember.
Apollon, brother of Hermes, the music of your laughter, I long to hear.
Apollon, brother of Dionysos, to your delight, I dance.
Apollon, lover of Hyakinthos, that you have felt pain, I will not forget.
Apollon, lover of Cyrene, in your joy, I feel my own.
Apollon, lord of my heart, I pray to you.
Bearing His Light 