“For the River” and “Your Sword”

For the River

I thank you for the river

that flows far from sunlight

for the hidden opening of that stream

for the sacred grove that rises from those waters

for the sacred wisdom pouring from those leaves


Mael Brigde

Your Sword

goddess of smiths

your sword bisects me


Mael Brigde

Poems copyright Casey June Wolf (2015)

Calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh

Smith: Uncredited