Do not give your name away.
It is the one thing you should
never
bargain.
There is a strange feeling
that follows you
into the forest and across streams.
Do not turn around.
Don't accept gifts from
beautiful people
who seem far lovelier than they really are.
At least,
not for free.
Don't say thank you.
It's as good as owing debt.
Say you appreciate the assistance,
but never thank directly.
Tread lightly in all things.
Wear bits of clothing
inside out.
Stuff salt in your pockets.
And if you here music flowing from
a nearby stream or ring of mushrooms,
do not dance to it.
You will not be able to stop.
Aug 17, 2019
Aug 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM UTC
Do not give your name away.
It is the one thing you should
never
bargain.
There is a strange feeling
that follows you
into the forest and across streams.
Do not turn around.
Don't accept gifts from
beautiful people
who seem far lovelier than they really are.
At least,
not for free.
Don't say thank you.
It's as good as owing debt.
Say you appreciate the assistance,
but never thank directly.
Tread lightly in all things.
Wear bits of clothing
inside out.
Stuff salt in your pockets.
And if you here music flowing from
a nearby stream or ring of mushrooms,
do not dance to it.
You will not be able to stop.
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