Doomwyte (36 page)

Wisdom comes with age I know, for life has taught me thus,

those early wild and clouded rivers,

now flow calm and clear to us.

Tolerance replaces haste, rage gives way to reason,

our young ones grow, to learn and know,

as Season follows Season.

Lessons of truth and honesty,

from creatures, far more bold than me.

I tried my best, and played my part,

to be amongst the brave of heart.

Mayhaps I failed, though now it seems,

that I’ve become the Teller of Tales,

the scribe, and the Weaver of Dreams.

Umfry Spikkle.

Gatekeeper and Recorder of Redwall Abbey

in Mossflower Country.