Without fear or Favour

Without fear or favour

I see no need to demonstrate
that I wield greater powers than most.
A fact my friends appreciate
and enemies learn to their cost.

I use my powers selectively
Adhering to the right hand path
I am well versed in wizardry
and very seldom moved to wrath.

But I will punish the offence
of any black magician
armoured in false confidence.
Who tries to disregard the ban.

The first law taught to any mage
Thou shalt not use your power to hurt.
A rule renewed at every stage
from novice to the more expert.

As always there will be some fools
consumed by their own selfishness
Decide to ignore the lawful rules
and use their power to curse not bless.

I am the guardian of the law,
A duty I take seriously,
the purity of magic lore
must be maintained. I oversee

practitioners of every grade.
From novice to the fully fledged
To see the first law is obeyed
For magic power is double edged.

When used for good meets with success
but if used improperly.
Deserves and will receive no less
than the ultimate penalty.

I will destroy then utterly.
I have supreme authority
and each one knew the penalty
for using power wrongfully.

So make you choices carefully.
Obey the sacred oath you swore.
Or you must then answer to me
and I have heard it all before.

There’s no excuse that you can make
I will erase you from the roll.
You have to pay for your mistake.
May god have mercy on your soul.

19-Aug-08

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poem by Ivor Or Ivor.e Hogg
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