The Varied Writings of Abbas Alamouti

[Fabulous Secret Powers]

Dear Uncle,

It is unbelievable! Foremother Minoo's words were correct! There truly is a Court of Rodents! I actually witnessed one of their gatherings, and it truly did resemble the ceremonies of people. This confirms that Kula's winds once whispered in their ears the gift of language, and in doing so, charged them with a most sacred undertaking! I wish I could've recorded it in something more substantial than mere written word. If you do not believe me, you need not apologize. It was a most peculiar occurrence!

What's even more incredible, is that the Golden Ground Squirrel seems to have once lived somewhere near Ephia's Well. According to the ground squirrels, it was their forebear, and it left a Golden Acorn in their charge. I am not certain how much of that is myth. Is there truly only one Golden Ground Squirrel? It would explain why the sightings are so scarce! I hope that I can meet it one day. Perhaps I can assess if it truly is one of Warad's endless forms!

Sepehr sends his regards. He's still a heterodoxical heathen, yet I am glad to say that he seems to be doing all right, despite the prevailing circumstances. I'll send him the recipe for your famous pickle juice if I have your okay.

With lots of love,

Abbas

[Fabulous Secret Powers]

they take the body
and encase it
in steel and
throw away the soul
like yestereve's spoilt fruit

a chasm with a mind
void of heart
it lasts yet
not for
love of life

they take the flesh
and they cut it
and they maim it
and they consume it
and they pervert it

reduced to tools
for forlorn deeds