My heart follows the mountain call
ancestors speak on wooded land
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
drums echo opening a portal wall
in the midst of autumn trees, I stand
my hearts follows the mountain call
reflections of light in a crystal ball
offering you the palm of my hand
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
memories of you, I fondly recall
sifting through matter, cosmic sand
my heart follows the mountain call
spiritual healing extends to all
ancestors speak on wooded land
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
drums echo opening a portal wall
in the midst of autumn trees, I stand
my hearts follows the mountain call
reflections of light in a crystal ball
offering you the palm of my hand
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
memories of you, I fondly recall
sifting through matter, cosmic sand
my heart follows the mountain call
spiritual healing extends to all
my consciousness I wish to expand
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
dream catchers, standing tall
songs of a willow, I understand
my heart follows the mountain call
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
under an orange & yellow canopy
mother earth catches me
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
dream catchers, standing tall
songs of a willow, I understand
my heart follows the mountain call
chanting hymns of praise ~ trust fall
under an orange & yellow canopy
mother earth catches me
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I feel like dancing with the swirl of leaves, to your poem's melody a praise--- Wonderful
ReplyDeleteHI Bjorn, I am sure she would dance with a bear spirit..smiling..
DeleteA song my dragon should sing. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAh, now that is a good idea Gail..how is that dragon doing?
DeleteThe rhythm of this is a delight to read.....and the form with its repeated lines, works so well with the poem's message. I love "My heart follows the mountain call."
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry,
DeleteSometimes we need to follow the call of the heart. Thanks for visiting.
Such a melodious poem :D :D especially love these lines:
ReplyDeletedream catchers, standing tall
songs of a willow, I understand
Beautifully penned!
Lots of love
Sanaa
Hi Sanaa,
DeleteIt is always nice to read your lovely comments. Have a wonderful week.
There are so many lovely subtleties of this. A truly lovely read!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol.
DeleteQuite a magical write... I too loved the rhythm of this peace, with that refrain acting as an echo. :-)
ReplyDelete-HA
Thanks - it is nice to see you making the rounds again :)
DeleteAah soft as cosmic sand...enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteI do like cosmic sand or perhaps the sand to the dream land...
DeleteI love the kind of native wisdom this poem expresses. Love 'my heart follows the mountain call.....'
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary, it was inspired by weekend adventure.
DeletePerfect for the season. Love your poetry, True.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra...
DeleteThis is a celebration dance for fall...I love the thought of this...trust fall! Mesmerizing and wonderful how you used of those 2 lines at the end of the stanza creating a chant!
ReplyDeleteTrust Fall - takes a bit of faith...
DeleteNice, dreamy play with a tree...trusting the nature - what can be better...
ReplyDeletesometimes we have to trust..
DeleteAs the mountain calls and nature runs free, sometimes trusting and letting it sink in sure is the way to be.
ReplyDeleteHi Pat,
DeleteThanks for dropping over...Trust fall knowing someone will catch you before you hit the ground.
I love the many meanings of the term trust fall in this. Now... if only it would stop being so cold and I could enjoy dancing in the leaves properly without getting frostbite.
ReplyDeleteThanks there are def many interpretations for the term. I wrote this after a weekend trip to a mountain top.
DeleteYour mastery of repetition in your poetry, is really superb. You never overdo that poetic device ... just enough to delicately weave your piece together while creating an evocative wisp of a refrain, that lingers.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Wendy I always appreciate your thoughtful comments.
DeleteReads like a chant, luv this call to trust the Autumn season' s presence
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping in at my Sunday Lime today
Much love...
Thanks, that is how I wanted it to read like a chant of praise for the beauty and gifts of nature.
DeleteReads like a chant, luv this call to trust the Autumn season' s presence
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping in at my Sunday Lime today
Much love...
Twice is always nice. Thanks again..
DeleteI love the spirituality of this, the trust in mother, and appreciate your insight and talent to write such a beautiful prayer. I could see myself in a group around a fire, saying these words out loud.
ReplyDeleteThank Myrna and if we add some drums and wooden flutes it would indeed be magical.
DeleteI see her dancing lightly through the leaves, trust fall,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Dancing is always fun...
DeleteYes Trust Fall is the pivotal phrase which when expanded so wonderfully carries a different meaning as we progress through your wise words
ReplyDeleteThanks Jae Rose...
DeleteThis is ethereal, it is wonderful! The feel...... Magic!
ReplyDeleteMagical works for me...thanks for reading and leaving a comment
DeleteThis is ethereal, it is wonderful! The feel...... Magic!
ReplyDeleteand I will thank you again :)
DeleteJust stopped by to say have a lovely day, True. Your pros are so delicate. I always have this mental image when I read it of a slender hand, writing verse with a quill.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra - I will be checking out your books to see which one jumps out at me to read..
DeleteThank you Loredana - "trust" can be hard for some...
ReplyDeleteLovely words, Trudessa! I enjoy your poetry; well perhaps "am moved" by your poetry is more accurate; and I don't get by your blog nearly enough. The desert calls to me the way the mountains call to you. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHi Fundy,
DeleteThanks so much for visiting. Well, I think we all have that special place that calls us. I would like to see the desert I have felt it before.
There's a wonderful spirit to this.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary
DeleteThat is beautiful! The words move with a grace.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed this one on Sunday.
Hi Alex,
DeleteNo problem, I know you are busy.