Sing to the Astartes

To a Witch Friend Going to Beirut

Dear N,

I miss you already. Hope it's a good trip. By all accounts, Beirut—“wells” it meant, in Phoenician—is an amazing city. Best hummos in the Middle East, I hear.

While you're there, be sure to get to the Museum. (“Temple of the Muses” it meant, in Greek.)

Sing to the Astartes. You know which songs.

If need be, sing silently.

Know that you have my thoughts and (for what they're worth) my prayers.

Safe trip, there and back again. Give my respects to Mother Mediterranean.

Steven