Aug. 30th, 2010

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I went to the UCC church in Santa Cruz with [livejournal.com profile] ppfuf this weekend, and they spoke a sufi poem in it that resonated. It got me thinking about some recent Pennsic adventures (connection with my favorite whirler) and so I think I'll hack the poem. Here's a first try (composing on the fly, be kind to this guy)

"A Golden Compass" by Shams-ud-din Muhammed (c. 1320-1389) hacked by John Schmidt 2010

Forget every idea of right and wrong Any seneschal or Bod has tried to scare you with

Because
An empty heart, a tormented mind, unkindness, jealousy, and fear
are ALWAYS the testimony and sign that you have been MADE A FOOL!

Turn your back on those who would imprison your amazing spirit with deciet and lies.

Come, join the honest company of the Tigershark-- Those gamblers, scoundrels, and divine clowns, and those astonishing fair courtesans
Who need Divine Love every night.

Come, join the courageos! Cast off the rules of fear, they have no choice but to bet the world
That indeed, you can live in Jeannieland.

She will lead you into the crew, drinking wine, playing tricks,
you can trust them for true guidance which will aid you
in this blessed calamity, life.

Look at the Captain, at the camp's Center--

She spins, and whirls, like a golden compass!

The center pointing back to you.




(I dunno. Still too subtle. Need to focus either on God, or the Captain. Still, the message is: don't give into the fear.)
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It's easy to look and see machinations; easy to listen and hear fear. The past teaches us that some are clumsy in some things, and stupidity does happen. But will it take away your birthday, or hurt your honor? Only if you are involved.

Remember, honor is you holding to your values, virtues and word. Reputation is what other people think of you. If your honor is good, and theirs bad, what problem?

For me, I'm looking forward to doing some small fun things, like the PPF, and singing at October Crown, probably coronet as well.

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