Catechism for a Witch's Child by J.L.Stanley

When they ask to see your gods

your book of prayers

show them lines

drawn delicately with veins

on the underside of a bird's wing
...

Catechism for a Witch's Child by J.L.Stanley

When they ask to see your gods

your book of prayers

show them lines

drawn delicately with veins

on the underside of a bird's wing
...

Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn

Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn
by Wu Men (Hui-k'ai)
English version by Stephen Mitchell


Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,
a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.
If your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things,
this is the best season of your life.

Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn

Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn
by Wu Men (Hui-k'ai)
English version by Stephen Mitchell


Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,
a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.
If your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things,
this is the best season of your life.