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WindWalker
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since 2001-10-12
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0 posted 2006-05-05 08:28 PM


The path of life often passes
through dark canyons and empty wastes:
its endless trails cris-cross
prairie grass, desert sand
or dangerous mountain snows.

He who fears the unknown
haltingly wanders crooked pathways,
blind; unknowing, always looking back,
his unformed future still born
beneath memories of his past.

His unstable feet meander back
over yesterday’s fading paths;
always uncertain, his mind fearing
what it perceives as looming dangers
forming overhanging cliffs
or bottomless seas filled with monsters.

He chooses not to reason
that beyond the obstacles of today
possibly lie greener pastures.
In any case, why fear the inevitable?

Perhaps because one realizes
that when one does not plant,
no ‘greener pasture’ is likely to appear
as magic –  from nothing.

         _____________________________

      "The shelter of memories has no power
                      to keep life safe.”

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The Lady
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634
The Southwest
1 posted 2006-05-06 12:09 PM




"He who fears the unknown
haltingly wanders crooked pathways,
blind; unknowing, always looking back,
his unformed future still born
beneath memories of his past."

Captivating work... fine lines, WindWalker.

BROTHER JOHN
Member
since 2006-04-06
Posts 386

2 posted 2006-05-06 12:55 PM


Dear Windwaker;

What insight into the still born future. I would like to borrow these words with your permission,  Do you know the works of Dr. James Fowler?  He will speak to your depths.


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