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WindWalker
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0 posted 2007-08-06 12:37 PM


Walk, don't run, along your life's roads
in humility, open to understanding,
for all are designed as lessons
in experience for the universal soul.

Learn to breathe in deeply
all of life that surrounds you;
pause often, take time to observe
every living thing; how a tiny seed
transforms into a giant tree,
gnarled roots enveloping
the edge of a cliff on a lake.

Note the cycles of life repeating;
feel the growth energy
fill and lift your heart
as the spreading light of the morning sun
gives nourishment to the land.

Stand quietly in the rain
as its life giving waters run over your skin
entering the ground gently
where you walk in wonder
on one of life's countless roads.

© Copyright 2007 Sharran WindWalker - All Rights Reserved
ThisDiamond
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1 posted 2007-08-06 12:46 PM


A breathtaking write Windwalker.
Oh, how I floated in each verse, and beautiful the landing of the last.

Midnitesun
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Gaia
2 posted 2007-08-06 12:49 PM


A magnificent mantra to wear and breathe in daily.
You have found your song, and it is extraordinarily beautiful.

JamesMichael
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3 posted 2007-08-06 02:23 PM


A pleasure to read...James
Gentle Spirit
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4 posted 2007-08-06 02:33 PM


Gently observing the beauty of this, and the wisdom found within it.  Very well done, indeed!
ArtSolstice
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5 posted 2007-08-06 04:38 PM


Intelligent, marvelous poetry, beautifully expressed.
secondhanddreampoet
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6 posted 2007-08-06 05:12 PM


WONDERFUL ‘write’!...

I am GRANDLY fond of the ending
in particular!:

“Note the cycles of life repeating;
feel the growth energy
fill and lift your heart
as the spreading light of the morning sun
gives nourishment to the land.

Stand quietly in the rain
as its life giving waters run over your skin
entering the ground gently
where you walk in wonder
on one of life's countless roads.”

most serious, long-sustained applause!!

BBGrrl
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7 posted 2007-08-08 12:33 PM


This takes me to a quiet place.

Thank you for the reflection.

secondhanddreampoet
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8 posted 2007-08-08 06:46 PM


came back for another 'read' of this most fine piece!
[something I am not often moved to do]...

additional grand accolades!!


littlefairy
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9 posted 2007-08-08 07:43 PM


Very nice. It seems like you have a positive outlook on life. That's so amazing to see. Most people pretend they do but it seems as if you actually do. Nice -Tara

I’m good during the day. But at night I wait.I wait for the one who’ll never return.

miscellanea
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10 posted 2007-08-10 07:59 PM


WindWalker,

   You know, you are one of my favorites here and this is why!  Much enjoyed!

miscellanea

WindWalker
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11 posted 2007-08-10 08:14 PM


Thank you all so much for your comments!!!!

The Lady
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12 posted 2007-08-12 01:46 AM




walk slowly in humility

beautifully done WindWalker

iliana
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13 posted 2007-08-12 02:13 AM


Great daily OM here!  
Marchmadness
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14 posted 2007-10-09 09:41 AM


I enjoy your poetry very much, Windwalker.
                                   Ida

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
15 posted 2007-10-09 09:54 AM


~ SAVED!!! ~ Lest I forget!

Wonderful reminders, well worth noting!

Love & Light,

EA

vandana
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16 posted 2007-10-09 12:25 PM


good read
nakdthoughts
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17 posted 2007-10-09 07:58 PM


nicely done~~ now to just feel that rain to replenish the earth and energy~~
maybe tonight

M

secondhanddreampoet
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18 posted 2007-10-09 08:33 PM


I'm most glad that Ms. 'Marchmadness' brought this fine 'write' back near the top of the 'P.I.P.-land' queue!!

continuing applause!!

Xillus_Xavier
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19 posted 2007-10-09 08:36 PM


Great inspirational poem.
I really, really like this.

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