The Hermit

The Hermit climbs the mountain on a cold and lonely night

what faith compels his journey and commands his feet be light?

What meditation holds him fast, what knowledge spurs his quest?

There is comfort in his loneliness to heal his heart at rest.

He holds the lamp of wisdom, the light for all to see

But his journey is most personal, a path of singularity.

You may choose to seek his wisdom, but one truth must be known

If you climb his mountain you will climb it all alone.

You may seek true wisdom, eternal knowledge, healing power

You may walk with destiny until your final hour

While seeking truth may take you to the top of lonely hill

There you learn the truth's not there, it lives within you still.

The Hermit is card 9 of the Major Arcana