The Oath of the Writing Teacher
I am a writer
Because I must write to know
Myself and the world
Writing both lifeblood and itch
Just guiding light and anchor
I swear before Cadmus, Saraswati, Thoth, and Seshat
Primeval Cadmus
Heroic monster slayer
Bringer of letters
O Saraswati
Provider of eloquence
Goddess of learning
O Thoth and Seshat
Authors of hieroglyphs
Gods of book knowledge
To first do no harm and at last tolerate no malpractice
Devoted to the flourishing of writers in my care
Respect rhetors past
Remember art, science, heart
Teach the whole human
Center, safeguard the writer
Commune in creative joy
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Love this oath! “Writing both lifeblood and itch/Just guiding light and anchor “- beautiful lines and so true!
Nice! I especially love and resonate with the first stanza. <3