contemplation on the Odu Irete Otura

To focus on beads and shells
Is to miss the true nature of Orisa
Likewise to focus on adornments and titles
Is to miss the true nature of Orisa
Only by focusing on nature and people
Can we find the true nature of Orisa
To focus on the past present or future
Is to miss the true nature of Ifa
In fact to focus on Ifa
Is to miss the true nature of Ifa
Only in asking why
Can we find the true nature of Ifa

It's no surprise then

That so few see truth

While so many remain blind

When looking for the forest

Amongst the trees