THE ALCHEMIST SUITE

EXCERPT

I, Madman. King Blood Drinker

Splendor blazing: prophesy

Doctor. Diviner Demon.

The future now foretold

Golden turtle! Oh, luck omen

Cosmos’ cauldron, shell of flame

Soothsayer. Magic Caster

Eat my teeth and gnaw my bones

Primordial orb. Fortune’s cradle

Summon sun and conjure moon

My resplendent incantation

Augered smoke. Ensorcelled skies

Tell the future, Demon Monster

Golden Shield and Queen of Worlds

Vast as space and captivated

I bow down prostrate and comply

Vision bringer, golden turtle

Cast your bones and yield my prize