Drought ~ Oumar Ba (Translated from French by Kathleen Weaver) The frail scorched grasses are stripped now Of their green hues and compared to the Hot sun. The evil dryness poisons the heart Of the unconquerable branching rivers and The harsh shriveling winds burrow under ground, Muddied with filth—the forest next, Now birds give up […]
Draw for October 18, 2016: Active Influence: Hevring/Four of Cups Rune: Ansuz/Messages Hidden Influence: Gjalp & Greip/Five of Wands Beware of cranky sisters wielding sticks. People are spoiling for a fight today (which may be carried over from October 15, when the sisters appeared as the Active Influence), and you may not be able to […]
Like They Say ~ Robert Creeley Underneath the tree on some soft grass I sat, I watched two happy woodpeckers be dis- turbed by my presence. And why not, I thought to myself, why not.
Draw for October 17, 2016: Active Influence: Asvid/The Hierophant Rune: Ul/Healing, Change Hidden Influence: Nidhogg/Strength Ul brings in healing energies to soothe tired hearts and souls. Nidhogg shows you have the strength, and Asvid shows you have the wisdom, to do what you need to heal so that you can move forward. A teacher or […]
Rain ~ Po Chu-i Translated from Chinese by Arthur Waley Since I lived a stranger in the City of Hsun-yang Hour by hour bitter rain has poured. On few days has the dark sky cleared; In listless sleep I have spent much time. The lake has widened till it almost joins the sky; The clouds […]
