My teacher has always been blind…
My teacher has always been blind
When seen in my dreams,
And he walks with ivory cane
Leading the way through mist and trees.
He speaks of old mirrors
And infinite libraries;
He collects small stones
While I transcribe his memories.
His last instruction to me
Is to wander through his maze,
In search of red adam,
The one who he first named.
Within these circular ruins
I find I am not alone.
The god of fire smiles upon me
And grants the gift of tongues.