H.D. (HILDA DOOLITTLE) (United States, 1886 - 1961)

THE MYSTERIES REMAIN

The mysteries remain,
I keep the same
cycle of seed-time
and of sun and rain;
Demeter in the grass,
I multiply,
renew and bless
Iacchus in the vine;
I hold the law,
I keep the mysteries true,
the first of these
to name the living, dead;
I am red wine and bread.
 

I keep the law,
I hold the mysteries true,
I am the vine,
the branches, you
and you.