The Swan Wizard's Oath

[avia]

So... I don't know who knows the "Young Wizards" books by Diane Duane. But, in them, there is a very beautiful Wizard's Oath.

In Life's name, and for Life's sake, I say that I will use the Art for
nothing but the service of Life. I will guard growth and ease pain.
I will fight to preserve what grows and lives well in its own way;
and I will change no object or creature unless its growth and life,
or that of the system of which it is part, are threatened.
To these ends, in the practice of my Art, I will put aside fear for courage,
and death for life, when it is right to do so---till Universe's end.

And, cereus posted recently, about a Saurian/Cat's Oath in later books (that I have not read yet):

The Fire is at the Heart
And the Fire is the Heart
For it's sake, all fires whatever are sacred to me.
I shall kindle them small and safe where there are none
For the wayfinding of those who come after.
I will breathe on those fires about to die in dark places
And in passing, feed those that burn without harm to any.
The fire that burns and warms those around it,
In no wise shall I meddle with it, save that it seems about to consume it's confocals, or die.
To these ends, as the Kindling requires, I shall ever thrust my claw into the flames
To shift the darkening ember or feed the failing coal.
Looking always towards the inmost Hearth from which all flames rise together
And all fires burn, undevouring. In and of that which first set light to the Worlds
And burns in them forevermore.

I wondered what a swan/bird Oath might be. So, I tried it....

Flight, the Mother who embraces us.
Flight, the Mother who sets us free.
For Flight's sake, I will spread my wings on the sky and offer my highest prayer.
I will stir the good winds, I will chase the fierce storms from heaven.
I will make all paths gentle, above and below.
I will lift my kin who have wings that tremble
And sing well to my kin who pass others with respect.
The ones flying free, I will never take their wings,
Or act as if I know the best path for them to fly.
To these ends, as Heaven asks me, I will take in breath, and dive from the cliffs,
Offering my body and soul to be carried as the wind wishes,
Until the last feather falls.

Comments

[tragedy_virus]

Mmmmm, this made me smile. Thank you for sharing!
(As a side note, I loved the Young Wizards series. I should go read it again~)