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The Hermit (tarot challenge)
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The Hermit (tarot challenge) |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
In the light of dusk straight yet old he paused, beneath a shriven tree. A gnarled and knotted staff keeps his balance well. Eyes hidden below his hood do not look out to see yet within his gaze there’s searching in the fading light of day. The pause is short he is rarely still wandering in the gloom, concentrating all his senses needing to understand. With lamp aglow the falling veil of darkness keeps shifting in the step of this crusty bearded character searching for an honest man, perhaps himself. Withdrawn from the company of man no need of power nor wealth, he stands alone in solitude his lamp a beacon for seekers like himself, for where he is you may also be. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is amazing, Time Prophet. I absolutely love it. This is a very thoughtful and profound description of the Hermit. Ida |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey time prophet! laughing I was gonna get to this one! But The Hermit is my buddy too, and gotta love that beacon of light shining in the darkness to show us the way! I'm so thrilled in the interest in this challenge, but not as thrilled as the wonderfully wise responses I'm enjoying from you all. Thanks lovie, for picking a card!  You rendered him beautifully. |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
Marchmadness. Ida, Thanks for stopping by, The Hermit and I are old friends. |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
serenity blaze. Karen, As mentioned in a previous post, the brain doesn't normally function fast enough to rise to most challenges. As by the time that everything begins to fall into place the challenge is long gone. However I have known The Hermit a long time and that made it easier. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Enjoyed the read, tp, and can relate somewhat to your interpretation. "concentrating all his senses needing to understand." And within whatever understanding is gained there still remains so much that is a mystery - just to keep a searcher searching no doubt. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"Withdrawn from the company of man no need of power nor wealth, he stands alone in solitude his lamp a beacon for seekers like himself, for where he is you may also be." . . a few years back I wouldn't have understood this as I do today~~ wishing you and yours a wonderful and healthy holiday season, Frank M |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
The Tarot cards are a very interesting thing ARCTIC WIND |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
Honeybunch, Helen, if we do not search we do not find. It is the finding that changes everything. |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
nakdthoughts, Maureen, it is sometimes disconcerting to find that others do understand, and one wishes that there was no need to. May you have a safe and happy Christmas. |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
Artic Wind, As a long time student I can only agree with you. |
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