Recruiting the Soul
Selected Poems by Padraig the Bard

Dark and Light

Some say the world will end in darkness
Some say in light.
From what I’ve tasted of might
I hold with those who favor light.
But if I had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of pride
To say that for attrition abyss
Is also great
And would not miss.

Sins of the Past

Sloth summons fear.
Envy invites malice.
Pride produces contempt.
Gluttony gorges vision.
Lust blinds love.
Avarice assuages wisdom.
Anger assaults the self, only

Chaos breeds chaos,
Darkness breeds death,
Hate destroys the soul.

Prudence, Temperance, Justice, Fortitude, Charity, and Faith whither.
Hope dies.

There is but one door to salvation. You hold the key.