#oneofthreeposts

[warmth-of-the-beholder]

A prayer for Apollo

I ask for the aid of the radiant Apollo,

protector of children,

bringer of justice,

kin to the unshaken Ares; harnessed in bronze.

I, like many times before, urge for your attention,

hoping for your support in my attempt to reach your half-brother, courageous Ares,

hoping for easy communication, hoping that growing a bond with the god will allow me to thrive.

So, please, ever-young Apollo,

accept my offerings,

know of my admiration,

know of my plea,

and aid me as I strive to know Ares like I do you.

Your faithful idolater thanks you, deathless god,

for I could not live without the light you provide

and without the music that soothes me so.

(dividers made by ithemes and uzmacchiato)

[warmth-of-the-beholder]

A prayer for Aphrodite

May my voice reach the divine,

the graceful Aphrodite,

foam-born goddess,

love itself manifested,

beloved to the brazen Ares, whom swords and spears delight.

I greet you once more, but this time with a peculiar request,

aid me as I call to honorable Ares, he who you hold close to your heart,

aid me as I grow my connection with the shield-bearer,

ever-loving goddess, ensure that it is strong.

I hope my resolve proves to be enough,

I hope my offerings prove to be enough,

and I hope my words prove to be enough in your eyes.

Your faithful idolater thanks you, bearer of beauty, dearest Aphrodite,

for I know I have not worshipped you long,

yet you are kind and understanding despite my faults.

(dividers made by ithemes and uzmacchiato)

[warmth-of-the-beholder]

A prayer for Ares

Chain-breaking Ares, be with me,

courage of the soul,

flame of resolve,

lover to the passionate Aphrodite,

kin to the gleaming Apollo.

I call to you for the first time,

ambitious to grow our bond,

devoted to my goal of, one day, worshipping you,

and I will stand faithful, unwavering.

For the time being, I have assembled a simple altar for you,

one that will not be used for worship,

but to build favor, protector of the innocent.

The offerings left for you will not be permanent,

the altar will remain it's current size,

moreover, I hope this does not make you doubt my fidelity.

Your faithful idolater thanks you, bright-helmed Ares,

for this is the beginning of a new journey,

one that I wish to last long.

(dividers made by ithemes and uzmacchiato)