What then are the songs of the earth shamans
the womb of the earth beats with internal life
darkness flutters on the wings of the ravens
journey to the core, wild dreams take flight
how do we heal what has been wounded
suffering the pains of our own infliction
heaven cries , when dreams are uprooted
ancestors warned of possible extinction
what then are the songs of the earth shamans
mending ways to restoration and wholeness
messages on the caverns of interpretations
can emptiness lead us to the path of fullness
how do we heal what has been wounded
perhaps, scars are a reminder of initiation
walking mossy trails, our eyes less clouded
broken hearts, raw poetry in transformation
what then are the songs of the earth shamans
does the drum draw you inward on a journey
releasing intentions and personal expectations
follow the beat , your inner dreams are worthy
linking with earthweal
Wounded Healer:Songs of the Earth Shaman
Brendan - I hope you don't mind but, I used
your question as the foundation of my poetry.
"What then are the songs of the earth shamans"
That line is a great jumping off line. I love your poem! The song of the earth shamans.........."Mending ways to restoration and wholeness." is such a beautiful line. The indigenous folk are the true earth shamans. I wish they were in charge of how we live on the earth, as they know how to do that in harmony and with respect. A beautiful poem. One of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteWe must follow the earth shaman songs for then our planet and all its creatures can heal. We need balance in this modern world.
DeleteThank you my friend!
It won't be easy, but we can be healed.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
It will take time but, I believe we can be healed.
DeleteI really lie your poem. It speaks to a deep inner part of me and calls to me to take a walk in nature. Suzanne of Mapping Uncertainty.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to take a walk and listen to the songs of nature. Peace is found in nature.
Deletecan emptiness lead us to the path of fullness--I hope so.
ReplyDeleteMe too! May it be so....
DeleteWonderful rhythm and repetitions in this taking us ever inward to where "the womb of the earth beats with internal life" - beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, the journey inward will lead to new places outward.
DeleteYes--the shaman-song that can restore balance is a "raw poetry," the way wounds are raw and jagged and shrill and a long hallway to healing. Thanks for bringing this to earthweal - B
ReplyDeleteThank you for the prompt! Perhaps, some doors will open down that long hallway to healing?
DeleteThis poem is a song of the earth shaman in itself - beautiful!
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