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The Measure Of A Man |
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WindWalker12 Member
since 2009-10-17
Posts 57 |
A man walks above the forest, over lush alpine meadows when his instinct tells him he's being watched. He looks up to see a cougar crouching on an outcropping eyeing him. Frightened, he freezes, studying the movements of this powerful predator: would the animal pounce? As he readies himself to fight for his life he hears the cougar's thoughts float gently through his subconscious mind, reassuring him: “Do not fear: walk with understanding and everything for you will blend in perfect harmony; I am only your companion!” How many times have we not heard that same voice of reason and understanding call to us from nature's heart? How often have we heard and heeded the voice of spirit calling to the soul or in ignorant fear, run from the voice or destroy its source? |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! I did my share of running away from the quiet voices within my thoughts, yes indeed. Good poetry . . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Love this entire subject, as I believe we do walk with nature and in elements shadow. An open heart hears all and I applaud your credence laid to it here!!  Great write! ~d "..But a tyrant spell has bound me, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
nice writing...james |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"have we not heard that same voice of reason and understanding call to us from nature's heart?" ... yes indeed, Gaia is the greatest sensei. fine writing !! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Ignorance and fear are two of humanity's greatest characteristics unfortunately. Striking out against things we fear or are ignorant is yet another. I wonder if nature has about had it's fill of us yet? Michael |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Amazing! Windwalker. Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Amazing! Windwalker. Ida |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Love the advice of balance with nature which we allow to slip by us without absorbing it's harmony. We are all part of that big picture and should be a blend. I enjoyed reading this very much. true love never looks after it's own interests |
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MissMarti Member Posts 87 USA |
Fabulous, Fabulous! Sooo many times we don't listen to our instincts or that voice in our heads. Such a pity as we miss so much. MissMarti "Faith is taking the first step |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Impressive write with a profoundly wise message. Margherita "Forget every touch or sound that did not teach you how to dance." |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Good writing WindWalker. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
enjoyed reading this...james |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Well said WindWalker. Ida |
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