This was written almost a year ago, but it clearly needs to be seen again.

URKKI


A cleric's heart is found in many a guise:
some great, some small; some quiet, many loud;
some kind, some gentle, dignified, or wise;
some mild and humble, others bold and proud.

But if you seek to find a cleric true,
look first to him who bears the open hand,
the healing touch when only passing through,
the oft unnoticed treasure of this land.

To generous Urkki do I sing this praise,
for he himself would never tell his deeds,
but blesses Valorn well through all his days,
and gives unstintingly for others' needs.
No gift too great for him, no act too kind;
a cleric's heart in him you'll truly find.



Topaz

Heart of my heart, I hold you, and I swear
that here, if nowhere else, the Light prevails.
Here evil finds no place, and darkness fails,
slain by the words of love we two declare,

the hope and strength and vision that we share.
And though the wind of woe and sorrow wails,
with pain and anguish driven by its gales,
there is no grief too great for us to bear.

Hold fast to me, as I hold fast to you,
whose great and noble heart and honour bright
with every word and action is revealed,
my solid rock, my armor and my shield.
And may I be one half the source of Light
as you, my love, who shine so fair and true.




Topaz

I promised my two friends a bonding poem. Then I got distracted (by my own bonding). But here it is now.


BONDING POEM
For Raffe Rychmin and Daisy Arkle

"Those whom the gods have joined together, let no one put asunder."


R ejoicing now, you promise, hand in hand,
A ll love within you both to share as one
F rom this day on, and in this troubled land
F ind peace together while your lives shall run,
E nduring dark and light, as strong you stand.

D ear friends, these words I craft for you today
A re gift and symbol of your word and oath,
I n which protection you may safely stay,
S trong shield of love and honour for you both:
Y our bond is sworn; let no one say you nay.


Topaz