Sunday, May 3, 2015

Bark of the Dragon

Pic credit Truedessa





















high on a mountain ridge dreams manifest
in silence secret wonders can be found
new beginnings, nature the catalyst
walking with ancestors on sacred ground

sharing with the birch, layers of my heart
lake waters offer cleansing for the soul
revealing rainbow skies, as clouds depart
the bark of the dragon making me whole

within deep waters paddling my canoe
discovering balance plays a key role
stroke by stroke, rippling reflections in view
seeking wisdom and destiny the goal

planting dreams watered by a sky fountain
in the heart of the red garnet mountain

sharing with Poets United... 
honoring a dream...
 


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  1. Blue GrumpsterMay 03, 2015

    Do you reckon the bark of the dragon could make me whole? How are you today?

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      In some realms the birch tree is considered a white dragon capable of healing. How are you today?

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    2. Blue GrumpsterMay 03, 2015

      Tired (what's new) but fairly upbeat. But I've got so much work to do, it's like this dark cloud following me wherever I go. Do you know what I mean? That doesn't keep me from trying to outrun it though.

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    3. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Ha - I know that feeling tired..glad to hear you are staying upbeat. I do know about dark clouds, but I believe the clouds will pass and a blue sky will once again appear right before your eyes.

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    4. Blue GrumpsterMay 11, 2015

      Alex tells me you rock. I told him all we need is a bit of roll, a Jungle Room and something to drink. Are you in?

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    5. TruedessaMay 11, 2015

      Hi Blue,

      all we need is a bit or roll and then we can rock n' roll, the jungle room would be grand, paradise in another land..I'll take a cold drink and I am with you...I am in ;)

      I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
      I was born to love the beat, I was made for rock and roll

      now who said that???

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  2. Vandana SharmaMay 03, 2015

    beautiful dedication in honour of a dream

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughMay 03, 2015

    A beautiful and peaceful dream - you needed one of those.

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank you Alex, I did need one of those special dreams...

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  4. NatašekMay 03, 2015

    you describe beautiful scenery, very pleasant dream.

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank you glad you enjoyed a dream..

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  5. CloudiaMay 03, 2015

    Some lovely lines that ring authentic.

    Come visit for inspirations!

    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank Cloudia, I will head your way for inspiration..

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  6. brudbergMay 03, 2015

    I will soon bring out the kayak and yes the way you cut the water is a dream within..

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      I have never tried to kayak Bjorn, it looks like fun..

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  7. Donna@LivingFromHappinessMay 03, 2015

    I love the picture and this poem....and the visions of this dreamland!

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank you I took this picture recently on a mountain retreat.

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  8. Myrna R.May 03, 2015

    What an enjoyable poem. It is soothing and brings peace. Very beautiful.

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank you Myrna - we can all use a little peace in our lives..

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  9. GabriellaMay 03, 2015

    You make me want to go out and enjoy the peaceful water of a lake. A very serene poem, Trudessa.

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank you Gabriella - there is something soothing about water..

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  10. Gillena CoxMay 03, 2015

    "planting dreams watered by a sky fountain" absolutely luv this line

    thanks for stopping by my Sunday Lime today

    much love...

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank Gillena - and you are welcome I enjoy your poetry..

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  11. Sherry Blue SkyMay 03, 2015

    Oh those closing lines are perfection!

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank you Sherry...always planting seeds for a better tomorrow..

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  12. MaryMay 03, 2015

    This poem gives me a very peaceful feeling, Truedessa! Love the idea of planting dreams watered by a sky fountain.

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Thank Mary...a drink from the fountain might be rather nice as well.

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  13. Pat HattMay 03, 2015

    Watered by the sky as away dreams fly, sprout up and grow. Balance sure adds to the flow.

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    1. TruedessaMay 03, 2015

      Need balance to stay a float in the flow..

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  14. GailMay 03, 2015

    Planting dreams...what a wonderful image.

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  15. Sandra CoxMay 03, 2015

    That's beautiful. The last two lines are my favorite.

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  16. TammyMay 03, 2015

    i agree, planting dreams is very intriguing

    My Brain is a Cheap Gadget That Spins

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    1. TruedessaMay 04, 2015

      Planting dreams with the hopes they will grow..

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  17. Wendy BourkeMay 03, 2015

    Some beautiful, evocative lines in this piece with such a tranquil, restorative ambiance. Lovely lines of poetry that just transport the reader to a gentle place.

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    1. TruedessaMay 04, 2015

      Thank you Wendy, I actually sat on that bench and meditated for a bit.

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  18. C.C.May 04, 2015

    I love the idea of sharing layers of your heart with the birch....there is no better place than nature to go to bare your soul for healing :-)

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    1. TruedessaMay 04, 2015

      That is true removing layers so one can feel free...

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  19. A Beer for the ShowerMay 04, 2015

    Do dragons bark? I always thought they roared...

    I'm just kidding. I wanted to be able to say something more than just "this is beautiful and serenely peaceful." Which, it is.

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    1. TruedessaMay 04, 2015

      haha - well in this case they bark...even though you can hear the roar of the white dragon if you are still...the goddess of the forest will awaken and open doorways to new beginnings..so it is said...

      Thank you for the smile...

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  20. UnknownMay 04, 2015

    I love the many layers of the birch - I always thought of her like pages of a book. Your poem is serene as you paddle forward planting dreams (listening intently for the bark of the dragon)
    Moondustwriter

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    1. TruedessaMay 04, 2015

      Hi, yes her silken skin is perfect for writing on. I have written poems and intentions on peeled layers found on the ground. I wonder what her story would be.

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  21. humbirdMay 04, 2015

    it's quite a dream! Love your play with landscape, dragon and birch...also canoe trip might be exciting one! Keep those dream stored in journal...good one!

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    1. TruedessaMay 04, 2015

      thanks humbird, I journal all the time.

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  22. SusanMay 05, 2015

    There's a mountain lake in my life as well, one with a canoe and a childhood. That dream and the healing Dragon bark is wonderful, promising.

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    1. TruedessaMay 11, 2015

      Hi Susan, it is good that you have a mountain lake it can bring comfort.

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  23. Gen Giggles May 05, 2015

    Wonderful imagery. .

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    thank you

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  25. klahanieMay 09, 2015

    And from the view of upon the mountain ridge, I see a panoramic vision of that elusive dream that darts through the clouds.

    Canoes and contentment
    The words you sent.

    Thank you, my lovely friend.

    Gary

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    1. TruedessaMay 11, 2015

      Gary my friend,

      So nice to see you at my place. Ah that elusive dream we continue to chase. How are you these days?

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    2. klahanieMay 11, 2015

      Glad you to have visited. Challenging myself because I cannot allow exhaustion to sabotage my right to a happy life.

      Dream on, my friend.

      Gary

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    3. TruedessaMay 11, 2015

      We all deserve to be happy..here is a smile :) just for you..

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  26. SpacerGuyMay 11, 2015

    Congratulations on winning the you rock award! Truedessa.

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