The Gingerbread King

Here down this very way, Here only yesterday    King Faun went leaping. He sang, with careless shout Hurling his name about; He sang, with oaken stock His steps from rock to rock    In safety keeping,    “Here Faun is free,    Here Faun is free!”

Today against yon pine, Forlorn yet still divine,    King Faun leant weeping. “They drank my holy brook, My strawberries they took, My private path they trod.” Loud wept the desolate God,    Scorn on scorn heaping,    “Faun, what is he?    Faun, what is he?”

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Faun

Robert Graves  1895-1985

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WHY EATING SEASONALLY IS IMPORTANT

•save money - food is at it’s highest supply

•food is better - it is grown closer to home so less likely to rot

•support local, sustainable farmers

Nextdoor is a forge, and I am very close with the blacksmith that works there. Every morning I bring him a freshly baked loaf of bread. As I hand it to him our hands touch briefly. His hands are rough, yet they're so careful and gentle with everything he touches. I secretly want him to be that gentle with me.

One day, he walks into my bakery, he's still sweaty from the intense heat of the forge. In his hands is a small dagger in it's sheath. He hands it to me and tells me it's to protect myself if needed.

I take the dagger out of it's sheath. It's beautifully made. There are intricate designs engraved into the metal. It's so much more complicated than anything else yeah blacksmith has ever made. It must've been so time consuming to make.

I look up at him and with just one look I understand why he's giving it to me. With one look we both understand that we love each other. He leans in and kisses me. It's so soft and sweet, and gentle.

He comes by every day to get a loaf of bread and kiss me. We keep our relationship a secret. And everyone wonders why neither of us have found wives. But we know exactly why. And we're completely content with being secret lovers.

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shitty horoscopes book xii: obituaries

amrit brar / musterni | 2016

the series concludes in book xiii: in no one’s favour, exclusive to the anthology. thank you all for sticking with this series until now.

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I mean

Taurus / 222 - Standing strong in your truth. Taking a peaceful approach. Everything will work out. Trust the universe. Keep your thoughts positive. Your hard work is about to pay off.

Gemini / 333 - The ascended masters are near. Help is on the way. Having faith. Trust your intuition. Your gifts are meant to help others. Use your communication skills to help spread light.

Cancer / 444 - The angels are surrounding and encouraging you. No need to worry. Your connection to the angelic realm is strong. Continue on your current path. All is well.

Leo / 555 - Divinely inspired change. Re-aligning with your soul mission. Release old fears and obstacles. Asking for support. Believe that all is working out for the best.

Virgo / 666 - Balance your thoughts. Do not worry about earthly, material matters. Work on your personal spiritual journey. Be of service to others by volunteering, donating, etc.

Libra / 777 - The collective consciousness. Learning about divine connections. You are receiving blessings for your efforts. Continue to work towards your best self.

Scorpio / 888 - A phase of your life is ending. Karma and manifestation. Opening your eyes to truth. You are completely supported by the universe. Step forward.

Sagittarius / 999 - Universal spiritual laws. Positivity and abundance. Looking at things from a higher perspective. Remember your life purpose, you won’t be disappointed.

Capricorn / 1010 - Create your own reality. The world is as you perceive it to be. Leaving your comfort zone. Taking a solo journey to the higher planes.

Aquarius / 1111 - The spiritual awakening. Epitphanies and creativity. Teaching others to live beyond the ego. Dreams coming true. Seeing instead of looking.