Swift Hermes, provider of fair fortune,
who travels freely among the worlds.
In pennies found, in laughter and delight,
in messages trifling and essential,
in unexpected twists of our life's plan,
with these you touch us, genial son of Zeus.
O Hermes, guide of souls, light-hearted one,
swift as thought; you know the depth of impulse,
quick-witted god of those who live by luck.
We thank you for the path unworn, for cleverness,
for gifts unearned, for change unbidden.
Excellent Hermes, we praise and honor you.
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