Wisdom

Do you recognize

that the power of 

knowing many things

carries a deep magic 

that is why every order 

has their own mysteries

and initiations 

and rites.

Ask Talieson 

how often 

I have shouted at the

adventurers

on the screen

as they stop to taste

the gifts of a stranger

and only the eternity

of his wits prevents them

from falling for

some dark enchantment. 

I’m always 

looking for friends

who are skillful

and full of wisdom

so if we wake

in a dark forest

our family of choice

will be of some use

in protecting one another. 

I would hazard 

these my friends

against any darkness

prowling beyond

where the fire can reach

together we can 

do battle or make cloth 

or grow food 

and tell stories

make music

practice healing.