Papa Bochai

Papa Bochai, Voodoo King, Priest venerated,

mediates between those who fear and that which protects them.

He helps devotees communicate with Saints,

with spirits made powerful, only through the will of the one God.

Only good luck gris-gris, created by his own hands,

his own blend of magick, leaves his altar.

He shares these charms, these amulets,

as a way for believers to achieve undefiled possession.

This is the Creole version of the Holy Spirit.

There are so many kind, safe Loa

who by alchemy possess those who believe in Voodoo holy items.

He makes nothing to curse, no deal with the devil. 

He only assigns blessings.

Papa Bochai, Voodoo King, venerated.