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Race for Freedom

Posted in Lessons of the Drum, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 19, 2021| 4 Comments »

 

I am beyond the circle today, racing toward freedom.  “Oh, how I love to run.”

There is strength in my legs and courage in my heart.  My vision is keen.  I am galloping into uncharted territory but ancient wisdom within tells me I have traveled this path before.  I am not afraid.  With this knowledge, I strive forward gathering increased energy and speed.  The air on my face feels good.  It is cool and fresh.  My white mane and tail flow out behind me uninhibited.  I am breathing deeply, nostrils wide.  The inhalation of crisp translucent air has cleansed all senses.  My exhalations are mere puffs of white.  Purity has allowed my feet to float above the obstructions below so that I may glide along like wind.  All restrictions have been removed.  I have become a leader.  But, in my exuberance with the race toward freedom, I have forgotten my herd.  They have fallen behind. (more…)

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Breath of Heaven and Earth

Posted in Compositions, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 17, 2021| 2 Comments »

 

 

 

“When the Breath of Heaven and the Breath of Earth are fully integrated we have Human breath, the wellspring of our life.”      H. E. Davey

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“Fear Conqueror”

Posted in Lessons of the Drum, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 1, 2021|

I’ve seen the Thunder Birds again.  They’re dark ominous creatures, larger than their brothers the eagle.  They’re accompanied by lightning bolts and thunder.  At one time I feared their appearance.  Now, I realize Thunder Birds warn me not to give my fear power. (more…)

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Vultures – Chapter 2

Posted in Short Stories, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 20, 2021| 7 Comments »

Amarelle

Amarelle’s eyes filled with knowing and fear upon hearing disembodied words that intoned those of Nell.  She shrunk from the sound of her kind mentor’s out-of-body voice as it spoke to her and her alone – words unheard by others who were not gifted at hearing the spirits beyond.  To Amarelle, Nell’s soft sounding voice seemed like a merciless sting.  One could only feel a stab like that if they had conscience then acted against it.   Guilt’s vice like grip clenched at Amarelle’s stomach causing her to lurch forward.  It made her feel sick.  (more…)

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The Quickening

Posted in Compositions, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 9, 2021| 1 Comment »

The astrologers say that, “It is a big energy day.”  I am somewhat bemused by their prediction.

Big energy or “quickenings,” as I call them can cause problems in a conflicted world like ours. Since the day is only beginning however, only time will tell the tale of this quickening. (more…)

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The Flying “V”

Posted in Lessons of the Drum, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 29, 2020|

Yours is not to question why,
Just be.

 

 

The land I live upon has a magical essence.  It’s magical because of the creatures who share it with me.  This spring, some creatures flew in from the south and nested along the dam which runs west and south of our property.  So quite naturally, I am facing southwest while I reminisce about the Canadian Geese.

The term used for a flock of geese or a number of geese together is gaggle;  and gaggle they did.  A large social celebration commenced immediately upon their arrival. (more…)

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Vultures

Posted in Short Stories, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 22, 2020| 9 Comments »

They were like vultures circling prey.  Their beady eyes revealed a fear of death.  But, the same eyes reveled in Nell’s.  They waited expectantly to tear flesh from bone strip by strip.  Once in a while, a brave one bounced forward.  Its awkward peck was designed only to intimidate.  Does the prey still have courage?  Does she still fight?  Then its own cowardice would over-take it and the vulgar creature would hop backward into the crowd to seek safety.

Nell pitied them, they were so ugly.  She noticed their bare heads grow red in the twilight.  They hunched forward.  The sun receded.  They grew restless and cold, pulling their cloaks toward them like wings, tight to their bodies.  “Witch,” their raspy drawn-out voices hissed, “Burn Witch.” (more…)

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In A World Of Pain

Posted in Short Stories, tagged , , , , , , , , , on October 10, 2020|

Earlier, he’d pursed his lips, tossed the newspaper aside and decided that even though the state of the world was depressed, he could still improve his grammar.   The word of the day was weltscherz; a noun meaning sentimental pessimism, sorrow that one feels and accepts as one’s necessary portion in life. (more…)

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April Spirit Guide

Posted in Compositions, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 3, 2019|

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I am guilty of inappropriate laughter!

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Nirvana – Conscience

Posted in Lessons of the Drum, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2019|

Take the road less traveled…

Spring pulls at my heart and I awaken, like a slumbering bear emerging from hibernation.  The morning frost glitters like jewels.  The air is sharp and fresh.  I fill my lungs with the healing odors of pine, cedar, birch and willow.  It’s good to be alive.  My heart swells.  I can hear its strong beat playing in rhythm with the earth mother.  The sun is stroking me from head to toe.  Its warmth fills me with power.  The rest of my body is awake.  I am hungry, famished. (more…)

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