Broidered robes and silken stole Veil the power with control Pour the herbs into the bowl Scribe the chalk upon the ground Mark the circle three times ‘round Strike the bell, a magic sound
Earth and Water, Air and Flame Call the Elements by name Shape their forces in this frame
Read the book and chant the spell Will it shrink or will it swell? Only time and skill can tell.
This poem was originally published in the anthology Companion for the Apprentice Wizard.