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In a sacred circle we gather
those who believe
in dreams...
We come to meditate on
life to find the answers
of our heart
Slumbering under the tree of life
I surrender myself to the beat
of twenty pounding drums...
thump
THump
THUMP
Dropping the cloak of insecurity
I drift away through the portal
of opportunity. My
resting body
takes in spiritual nourishment
Through the darkness,
I find my
way, following the signs that
lead me closer to my destination
twisted trees, screeching owl
I hear nocturnal life breathing
around me, feel the eyes peering
through hidden places.
crisp
crackling
twigs break with each step
deer brush against the canvas
of darkness...
deer brush against the canvas
of darkness...
Shadow people watch from the hollows
of giant oaks , maples and evergreens
fresh scent of pine circles me like a wreath
of pleasure...
Walking in two worlds, to find my true
potential in a landscape of changing
views, the river sings a reflective song
views, the river sings a reflective song
My heart races,
beating to ancient calls
I hear you, the
wolf howls from the cliff
of awareness, offering his guidance
owoooooooooooo
OW00000000000000
OW000000000000000000
Darkness tightens it's noose around the
hanging trees, fear of the unknown
grips me in a changing world
Apparitions dart
between the
huge trunks, chanting a song
breathe, inhale/exhale
I forgive you
I thank you
Ahead the golden crescent moon
shines high above the treetops
shadowy figure steps out of night
approaching me, a
wolf follows
in his steps...
I feel suddenly very small in this large
place of wonder.
Fear of darkness in
the other world worries me, I want
to run, but can't move...adrenaline
flows through my veins....
I step forward to full-fill the dream
quest. The stars
become very bright
illuminating the heavens and my path
In silence I stand before an ancient
dweller. His hair
long, thick & black
with solemn eyes that reach for me
I can see
the scars from the battles
of past lives.
The trees burst into a thousand lights
and my heart sings a song of new life
he offers me a firefly, places it in
my open palm. I cup it to my heart...
The offering of light is mine to carry into
my waking life.
I love you
I forgive you
I thank you
echoes, as I am called back into the sacred circle
bringing with me the gift of light...
sharing this with Poets United
author's note: This is a vision that came to me
through meditation, it is what it is, a gift. May
you all carry a piece of light with you in your
journey.
Thank you, thank you! The sleeping under the tree of life--the stepping forward in fear only to receive the gift you bring back and pass on--thank you. My favorite moment: "fresh scent of pine circles me like a wreath
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You are most welcome, I am glad I could share the gift.
Delete"Through the darkness, I find my
ReplyDeleteway, following the signs that
lead me closer to my destination
twisted trees, screeching owl"...my favorite lines...to find way in darkness is so liberating...beautiful Truedessa...
Thank you Sumana, sometimes it is difficult to navigate through darkness, you just take one step at time.
DeleteThis is such an intensely beautiful poem with many techniques of writing skilfully employed.
ReplyDeleteThese lines should form the foundation of every relationship:
I love you
I forgive you
I thank you
Thank you Kerry for generous comment :)
DeleteA light that shall lead the way through even the darkest day. Sure much nature at play too, one with it.
ReplyDeleteA little light goes a long way sometimes.
DeleteYou had me form the title Cupping Light and held me close all throughout... Great work that nourishes too - thank you! With Best Wishes Scott
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott, It seems we both look for the light. Best Wishes to you as well!
DeleteAll it takes is a little light to dispel the darkness.
ReplyDeleteAlex, that is so true. This little lights gonna shine, shine, shine
DeleteWow. You take us right into the dream time, and we all emerge with gifts.
ReplyDeleteI love you.
I forgive you.
I thank you.......speaks to me profoundly, as if from my dear one's thoughts.
Incredibly beautiful, True Dessa, and so well written.
Thank you my friend for your kind words and support.
Deleteautocorrect on my tablet improvised on your name.....that little whippersnapper. I long for a dream like yours.
Deletenp my friend as many call me True
DeleteWalking in two worlds --- both watching and being the watcher. Enjoyed the ethereal quality of your writing today, Truedessa.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
DeleteWelcome back, you were missed.
What a wonderful gift to share with us - whatever our beliefs dreams should always be part of what guides us..perhaps it is the place where the universe does reveal itself to us a little - or us to it - fear..light - both a gift worth giving thanks for - for all in the end I hope
ReplyDeleteWe all have dreams as dreams are the desires of our heart.
DeleteMystic and mesmerizing ... some lovely lines in this piece. A fantastic and uplifting write! A pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy!
DeleteI agree with Wendy :D this is absolutely mesmerizing :D especially love "I step forward to full-fill the dream quest. The stars become very bright illuminating the heavens and my path." Beautifully penned.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
Thank you Sanaa - I just wanted to share a bit of my dream with the hope it would be speak to others as well in their journey.
DeleteThat's amazing, True. Especially that it came to you through meditation. I'm in awe.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra - I guess I drift easily into another space.
DeleteThat's the Spirit! Well written by only YOU.
ReplyDeleteZQ
Smiling - thank you ZQ!
DeleteI love the journey into the mystical place and ending words, a gift of words. Thank you for sharing this Truedessa.
ReplyDeleteHi Grace, you are welcome! I felt the need to share the message that we always hold a bit of light in the palm of our hands.
DeleteLuv the drama of drumbeat, heatbeat, moon and shadows and for sure the gift of that tiny light enough to hold in that palm of one's hand and still enough to share.
ReplyDeleteVery mystical beautiful write
Much love...
Thank you Gillena for the lovely comment.
Deletemuch love to you as well
A wondrous vision, that rings very true! I thought you surely must have been in an actual drum circle, journeying with their assistance. (A thing I have done a few times.)
ReplyDeleteI have attended drum circles and participated in journeying, this particular meditation was with crystal bowls and drumming.
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