89. SACRED STUDY

Ah beauty

How has the world vilified you!

Womb that blesses

Roots of holy tree

Heat of ancient ovens

Bread of life

Most delicious

Sweetest flower

Nectar of Gods and Goddesses

First rhythm of all music

First movement of all dance

Teacher of kindness, grace

First gate of new worlds

First wisdom, blood, birth

Death, life

Sacred sharer

Greatest strength

Cherisher of seed

Resurger of hope

Study of Liberty

Freedom

Of sacred gathering, bonding

Passion's first fire

Refiner of man's dross

Giver of peace, joy

Lover