Wind's Four Quarters
Words by Mercedes Lackey © 1985, music by Leslie Fish

Wind's four quarters, air and fire, Earth and water, hear my desire. Grant my plea who stands alone Maiden, warrior, mother and crone. Eastern wind, blow clear, blow clean, Cleanse my body of its pain. Cleanse my mind of what I've seen. Cleanse my honor of its stain. Maid whose love has never ceased Bring me healing from the east. Southern wind blow hot, blow hard, Fan my courage to a flame. Southern wind be guide and guard Add your bravery to my name. Let my will and yours be twin Warrior of the southern wind. Wind's four quarters, air and fire, Earth and water, hear my desire. Grant my plea who stands alone Maiden, warrior, mother and crone. Western wind blow stark, blow strong, Grant me arm and mind of steel. On a road both hard and long, Mother hear me where I kneel. Let no weakness on my quest Hinder me, wind of the west. Northern wind blow cruel, blow cold. Sheath my aching heart in ice. Arm around my soul enfold Crone, I need not call you twice. To my foes bring cold of death. Chill me, north wind's frozen breath. Wind's four quarters, air and fire, Earth and water, hear my desire. Grant my plea who stands alone Maiden, warrior, mother and crone. Maiden, warrior, mother and crone.