Wield The Crow Wand

Wield The Crow Wand
© Surazeus
2025 01 16

While looking both ways at the door of time, 
halfway between two opposing world views, 
Janus clutches wand with cautious intent 
to guard the sacred temple of Saturnus 
against assassins and thieves wearing masks 
who lurk in blinding shadows of desire. 

Peeking in doorway to the large bedroom, 
Janus notes young Picus, son of Saturnus, 
sleeping quietly with his two pet cats, 
so he maintains watch in the silent night, 
alert for assassins Pluto may send 
to kill the boy and crown himself Crow King. 

Ignoring crows that flap wings in dawn glow, 
Janus stands watch at the lush garden gate 
while Picus eats breakfast at the small table 
beside the stone pool brimming with clear water 
that bubbles from ancient fountain of light 
with voices that whisper of secret plots. 

Startled at rustle of leaves by stone wall, 
Janus rushes toward the ancient oak tree 
to crouch alert among Narcissus flowers, 
but turns at cry to see Glaucus attack 
young boy who dodges and pivots away 
to gracefully evade spear thrusts at his heart. 

Leaping swiftly to protect young Crow Prince, 
Janus intervenes to parry sharp thrusts 
with brass wand tipped with glowing emerald 
which beams piercing rays of light from the sun 
to blind attacker who stumbles and falls, 
so Door Guard stops him with boot on his neck. 

"Did Pluto, that greedy thief of dank caves," 
Janus growls, "send you to assassinate 
legitimate heir of his royal brother?" 
Sneering as he writhes stuck under his boot, 
cruel assassin laughs, "Circe the star witch 
wants her son Cronus to wield the Crow Wand." 

Canens, young daughter of Janus, appears 
with flurry of her gown to embrace Picus, 
weeping with relief that he is not hurt. 
"I heard woodpecker tapping at my door, 
alerting me of danger to your life." 
Picus embraces her with grateful love. 

Sitting with Canens by the bubbling pool, 
Picus gazes in her moon silver eyes. 
"Teach me your arcane art of augury 
so I may comprehend divine wyrd code 
encrypted by pecks of that scarlet bird." 
Janus beams with joy to see their love grow.