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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
A man sets forth on his journey as newly fallen snow drifts eerily around spreading in waves over a rugged land unmarked by trail or track. In slanted radiance, the pale noonday sun breaks through greying skies, splashing through white winter's silence and for a brief moment he senses a breath of spring from afar, a memory of green leaves touches him. As he ponders his choices and direction, squinting in the landscape's brightness, the wind whispers in the hood of his parka; a voice which penetrates to his soul: “Your life is much like stepping forth through these drifting snows. Tread carefully on their unsigned paths lest ye lose yourself in this labyrinth or lest some less experienced ones seek to follow in your bold steps, for as you know the shelter of the trees leaves a trail: anyone fool enough to may well follow your first steps etched on the edge of the forest. These may sadly come to grief, or meet with death. Remember that not even in this great wilderness is a man an island unto himself... You are still your brother’s keeper out here alone on these wind-swept ridges.” |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine 'penning' (as always!)... I am especially fond of: "In slanted radiance, the pale noonday sun breaks through greying skies, splashing through white winter's silence and for a brief moment he senses a breath of spring from afar, a memory of green leaves touches him... the wind whispers... a voice which penetrates to his soul: “Your life is much like stepping forth through these drifting snows. Tread carefully on their unsigned paths lest ye lose yourself in this labyrinth or lest some less experienced ones seek to follow..." very serious and long-sustained applause!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yep, I was about to highlight the same lines that Bruce selected as being my favorites. Your imagery is superb. All life guides, be they parents, teachers, nature guides, must carry the burden of responsibility. Some do it exceedingly well. I'd venture a guess to say, you are one who accepts the commitment seriously and with great dedication. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Enjoyed, as I always enjoy anything you write, WindWalker. Ida |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"Remember that not even in this great wilderness is a man an island unto himself... You are still your brother’s keeper out here alone on these wind-swept ridges.” beautiful writing~~ M |
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