Close your eyes
And listen to the voice
Follow the tail of the comet
To the gates that are jet black
Approach the house
Don't touch the bell
Isn't this where the mad witch dwells?
Is she mad though?
Why does she remind you of you?
Was it because you saw her spell book?
Are you sure it's a she in there?
You've never seen witches after all
Are you sure they're dangerous?
Yes that's an imp
You know they guard treasure
But did you know they guard secrets too?
Feed it something from your pack
Maybe some bread
Do not touch the toadstools
The house should have a knocker
If there is no knocker the witch is in
Repeat after me
That old Latin chant
They taught you in school
Watch closely
The witch is here
Did you watch closely?
Then close the door
Open your eyes
Welcome back to the world
You who have met the witch
And know witches don't mean harm
You are now one of us
Tell them we don't fly on brooms anymore
Tell them they shouldn't fear us
Tell them every doctor they know was a witch once
Tell them every engineer was an alchemist
Maybe they'll listen
Chances are they won't
That's why we need you
Convince them
Your eyes are open
See us
Help us
Be on your way now
(Inspired by the writings of Neil Gaiman)
The Bilge Master
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