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The Traveler and the Staff
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The Traveler and the Staff |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
You who would be a Traveler-- How well have you looked to your Staff? How intimate your heart with its Genesis? Do you know of its Provenance? For to know the Beginning Is to discover the Path into the Future. There is but One Truth here, Virgin Walker Some have called it Trust. It lays painstakingly ingrained In the twisted windings of this Wood. It knows the First, that for good or ill-- It knows the Provider - read this in its Rings-- It knows the Shaper - for it has submitted-- It knows the Finder - for do you not hold it now? And now sense its eagerness to know the Wielder Whether upon the sloping deck of an outbound ship tossed by the wildest of an ocean's storm; Whether upon soft or harsh lands on an unknown world, In the mazes of artificial cities where death holds sway or wandering alone, frightened and free in endless wildernesses under sun, moon and storm. It aches to touch the Ever-Stone of high mountains Or slip into the desert's Slithering Sands. It longs for the grip upon its handle whether strong or weak; defending life when oppressed; upholding the tired body at the end of the day; propping up the sagging legs on the endless Journey. Have you learned all of this now O bright-eyed and foolish Virgin Walker? And how could you? For only upon the Return can anyone know. Only the One who returns can ever understand. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
As a naturalist, former field geologist (inveterate wilderness walker) and a woodworker…I cannot help but be fond of this ‘write!’ …in particular wonderful imagery such as: “Trust… … lays painstakingly ingrained In the twisted windings of this Wood.”; It knows the Provider - read this in its Rings-- It knows the Shaper - for it has submitted… ... now sense its eagerness to know the Wielder... Whether upon soft or harsh lands on an unknown world, In the mazes of artificial cities where death holds sway or wandering alone, frightened and free in endless wildernesses under sun, moon and storm… It aches to touch the Ever-Stone of high mountains… Only the One who returns can ever understand(!)” …now THAT is pure ‘virgin truth!’ I am so profoundly glad to walk the fine blue sands of 'P.I.P.-land' with this most effective and inspirational author and fellow 'Traveler!' Serious, sustained applause!! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: With this profoundly beautiful write, you make me long for MY mountains, where I can breathe Truth. Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"For to know the Beginning Is to discover the Path into the Future." ~ Alas, most recall not their Inception and venture forth into their future in a rudderless vessel. A profound and thought-provoking piece of writing.  EA |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
WW - I'm just going to say "ditto" to the other comments. You know I always enjoy your thought provoking writes! |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
WW, I've read and re-read this many times since you've posted it, and I always see something new in it. You're amazing, and this write just totally carries me away! Well done!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I keep coming back to reread this excellent 'write'!... having had just such a staff...and 'oft been the 'Traveler' (particularly in the W. highlands of Scotland and the 'Appalachian Trail' of NE America) continuing hearty applause!! |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Very, very much enjoyed! I'm saving this one for a time when I can re-read it several times! Love the depth! miscellanea |
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Xillus_Xavier Member
since 2007-10-05
Posts 72Alabama |
Outstanding! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Well done, WindWalker. Ida |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
Thank you for your comments, your words honor me!!!!!! |
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