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reason can lift the priestess’ veil

reason can lift the priestess’ veil
can scry the seal adorning nature’s breast,
when wed to intuition, strong & hale.

where quondam dabbling in the sacred fail
to bring acuity, with inner sight possessed,
reason can lift the priestess veil.

where insight often helps the will prevail,
is not then reason stronger? doubly blessed?
when wed to intuition, strong & hale?

the virgin priestess symbol tells the tale –
a coupling of matter & spirit. let the gods attest:
reason can lift the priestesss veil.

mind & sight may grasp the holy grail
when beheld through virtue’s lens. but reason is best
when wed to intuition, strong & hale.

what aids the seeker? what will avail?
none less than virgo’s gifting – her bequest.
reason can lift the priestess’ veil
when wed to intuition, strong & hale.

© Joseph McNair;2009