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Monday, 3 August 2015

The Village in the Tree #6 - The Council

"After due deliberation
We hereby make our proclamation"
(It is understood
That is, we understand
We in the Council chamber stand,
That is, we in it stood)

Pausing for effect dramatic
The Council Leader - rarely static
Raised his arms in supplication
To conclude the great oration

"No longer we
As the center of philosophy
Accept the premise wrongly planted
Of dependency upon the tree
Though we nestle in its bough
The tree in its entirety
Does not assure prosperity
Its nether regions then as now
Encumbering our sacred vow
To be free
Free of earthly mundane ties
Free to float into the skies
Free to choose our destiny"

At this all in attendance rise
Giving vent to joyful cries
When once order was restored
The Leader motioned with his sword
(The ceremonial sword of office
Worn at times of greatest need
So that to the Leader
All should pay the closest heed)
He motioned with his sword
To introduce august and loyal
The servant of his Lord
The Philosopher - Royal

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