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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Wind whispers low with silent words Stirring sparks with leaping tongue Then words were said, like rush of birds Fleeing away when song is sung Why can I not get where I want to be My life does seem such a mockery Spirit is low, for nothing goes right Although I struggle with all my might An old hand reaches out over the fire The sweet grasses fall like aspen leaf A stick is placed where the coals require With the voice resounding in quiet belief Why is it that you can not see The tests of life are meant to be The ancients wish to see the strength Of what you bear and to what length Nothing is received, unless you give No gift is present if you don’t believe You can’t be forgiven, unless you forgive There is no way to smile, if you can not grieve Don’t struggle in mud, if you can swim on top For the way can be easy if you do not stop I hear the way that you beat your breast But hear my words, it is only a test The way of the warrior is no easy way Believe in the Great Spirit when you walk your path In honor believe and in the words you say Or surely you find you face great wrath Grow in wisdom upon your seek Search the truths and those you keep Learn to be strong, as well as meek Then you will find the way is less steep The last stick crumbles upon the fire And darkness envelops the old wolf’s lair Silence falls when the young one leaves To seek a new path where he believes |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Mitikola, again, thanking you, for reaching out over the fire, offering wise words. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Why is it that you can not see The tests of life are meant to be The ancients wish to see the strength Of what you bear and to what length Nothing is received, unless you give No gift is present if you don’t believe You can’t be forgiven, unless you forgive There is no way to smile, if you can not grieve" Dear Logan..keeper of the fire.. Your words always ring so true! Words of wisdom are in all you write. It is SO good to read you today... And this piece is a keeper indeed. Thank you for gifting us with this verse. ~Soft smiles, Leighgirl~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Logan, dear man...words that I needed just now...thank you!  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
An old hand reaches out over the fire The sweet grasses fall like aspen leaf A stick is placed where the coals require With the voice resounding in quiet belief Why is it that you can not see The tests of life are meant to be The ancients wish to see the strength Of what you bear and to what length Nothing is received, unless you give No gift is present if you don’t believe You can’t be forgiven, unless you forgive There is no way to smile, if you can not grieve ================================= this is why we need you here.... and why we feel you near when youre not. smiling at you for this one sweet keeper. as always..your timing is poetic.  O, Great Spirit Whose voice I hear in the winds, And whose breath gives life to all the world, hear me. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things I have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy - myself. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. A Sioux Indian Prayer   I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Why is it that you can not see The tests of life are meant to be The ancients wish to see the strength Of what you bear and to what length ~*~ The old meet young in certain ways Strength of muscle meets strength that stays In the mind of Wise and Long Forever keeps their spirits strong  |
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yv Senior Member
since 2003-05-30
Posts 574 |
Wow. A true master at his best! I loved this read and I learned so much of lifes many trials that I am still yet to face are merely tests to see if I am ready to begin living. Thank you. Yv-Goddess of Her Domain. Symbol of Truth Passion Pain. Let Her Smile Rain on the Hearts of the Innocent. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
This should be written on one of those little Hallmark laminated cards to carry when in a pinch! Very, very well expressed thoughts to often ponder. Since it's not laminated and won't fit in my pocket, the library here is the next best thing! miscellanea |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful, wise words thoroughly enjoyed. hugs, Chris Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and a Happy, Belated Birthday, Logan! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
to allow, is the greatest gift, and perhaps the entire meaning of love. This was a tremendous plate warmer...excellent write! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanking this circle for bringing this back for us. Happy birthday to you, Logan! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I think, my friend, that these may be the wisest words I've ever seen from your pen.... When I see a poem that particularly moves me, I print it out and place it on the desk in front of my computer screen for a while -- that's where this one will be. Why can I not get where I want to be My life does seem such a mockery Spirit is low, for nothing goes right Although I struggle with all my might Been there. Am there now. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Logan A cornucopia of fruit. Don't you like fruit? LOL Excellent write. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Hey you!  (Sorry, I am a day late!) We do miss your beautiful wisdom around here, but hope all is well down there. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Logan! |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
wow this gave me chills words i needed to hear today i thank you |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
Nothing is received, unless you give Now there are true words of wisdom. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm glad this one came up again... for in missing it, I'd missed a lot... Into my library this goes! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Logan...I needed to read this again today. Thanks for being you! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
reading this changed my day ARCTIC WIND |
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