Ode to the Latter-Day Wizard
Sun and moon are rarely seen
In hidden lands behind the screen
All the day and all the night
In darkness broken by flickering light
Mix rust and dust and sand and sweat
And spells that others don't know of yet
Journey dark untravelled roads
With lead and light and secret codes
With yes and no and no and yes
Lure much from naught and more from less
With balanced fire on fingertips
And words that pass no mortal lips
Words that hint at wealth untold
From turning bits and dreams to gold | 
