An Open Letter to Folk Beyond the Wire:
by Ganglare Odinson Simas, 1519-A-AG
Heilsan! I would that this missive finds you healthy & hale.
The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. has noticed an increasing number
of non-incarcerated Folk expressing varying levels of chagrin
for not having ever been to prison, yet wanting to be more involved
with the H.N.O. and/or Sons of Odin, 1519.
Be assured, in no way does a criminal record afford one more,
or less, credibility. This path we tread is not a "Prison
Religion", albeit the Federal mouthpieces would have it believed
to be so! Those of you outside these walls whom have heeded the
call within and find yourselves inspired to aid our Folk's, and
your own spiritual growth should realize an immense pride in yourselves.
I do not attempt to speak for any but myself, yet I do know mine
is not an uncommon history; While at liberty in the world, most
of my early adult life was spent pursuing the fulfillment of my
appetites and "damn the consequences." That is how I
came to be behind bars.
Such was/is my Orlog. That without the time and isolation afforded
"in here", I'd have never been likely to understand
that all my disquieted years "out there" were in reality
an Odinic search for my self? During the course of those wild
years I was hurtful to everyone whom I should have been caring
towards, my self included! I yearn for a day that sees me at liberty,
to attend Blót with kith and kin. Even knowing the futility
of such exercises, I muse on how great it would have been to know
what I know now, before I'd run afoul of the law. I tell you,
who've written and expressed such notions as I address here to
"Revel in your being awake to YOUR path, and NOT burdened
with the fetters I bear."
Understand also, not all prisons are of steel and concrete, for
many are at liberty, but few are free...
Those of you with children, a mate, or intentions of gaining
either - no ore, gemstone, or other such treasure can come close
to comparing with the true treasure of passing on our ways to
our children, sharing Blót with a spouse or fellowship
with like minded Folk of one's own kind.
So, to those of whom I address, do not bemoan your lack of exposure
to this fractional corner of Midgard, called by some the fifty-first
state. Rather be of this mind-set, if these few men while locked
away in Fetter Grove are able to inspire and create such as they
have, then what is stopping me from aiding in the effort of Trú'
Folk Building!?"
To be certain, these few men would have achieved far less without
the unstinting labors of our beloved sister, all ye be sure to
raise a horn to Mrs. Crowell!!!
In Frith and Service,
Ganglare Odinson Simas, 1519 C.G.
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