Seer

(The old woman to her apprentice.)

Imagine
you are given
dragonfly wings
to skim the lake –

its full reflection.

Perceive all things
but mourn none.
You can’t change them
only watch, witness.

And don’t ask why
ask where;

then land
on a willow leaf
and let the wind
point its compass

in whatever
      direction.
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 Note - the goddess painting is by mystical artist, Susan Seddon Boulet.