The Measure of a Man - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2006-04-25 09:56 AM

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 readied 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,
ran from the voice or
destroyed its source?

backtash123
Junior Member

since 2006-04-22

Posts 46

1 posted 2006-04-25 11:01 AM

Im afraid this is one of the better poems in here. Not many replies for you, but I thought it was a well written poem. You can actually understand it!

StevenS
Senior Member

since 2005-09-21

Posts 945
L. A. (Lower Alabama)

2 posted 2006-04-25 11:13 AM

Another great Poem WindWalker! I like the title you choose for it. I guess how well one is in harmony with nature may well be the "Measure of a Man". :-)

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2006-04-25 11:29 AM

An exceptional write with an important message for all.

I found the following lines to be especially fine:

"Do not fear:
walk with understanding
and everything for you
will blend in perfect harmony;
I am only your companion!”"

Love, Understanding, Peace, & Harmony,
EA

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

4 posted 2006-04-25 12:10 PM

Yes, a great and meaningful poem, WindWalker. I know of the chaos within when surrounded by brick walls. To be in harmony with "the wild" can only bring peace.

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

5 posted 2006-04-25 12:29 PM

Harmony and understanding are rare gems these days. I liked this very much.
TD

mariae
Member

since 2006-04-24

Posts 54
Denmark, Europe

6 posted 2006-04-25 12:48 PM

I like the idea, being one with nature and share the thoughts whith what we fear.
Maria

-In a world of thoughts-

BROTHER JOHN
Member

since 2006-04-06

Posts 386

7 posted 2006-04-25 01:33 PM

Dear WindWalker,

Thanks for the reminder that we are in nature, overnature, but not above nature.

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

8 posted 2006-04-25 09:52 PM

I would like to thank all of you for your comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

9 posted 2006-04-27 02:44 PM

“Do not fear:
walk with understanding
and everything for you
will blend in perfect harmony;
I am only your companion!”

There was a time when man walked in understanding with Nature and then...

Beutifully done WindWalker.

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

10 posted 2006-04-28 12:20 PM

Thank you The Lady for your comment!

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

11 posted 2006-04-29 07:20 PM

Windwalker,
you take the measure of man and turn it into wisdom and learning. As the ancients had wisdom so shall it be in your life.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

jennifer101
New Member

since 2006-04-29

Posts 8
texas usa

12 posted 2006-04-29 09:36 PM

i totally understand it rocks

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

13 posted 2006-05-03 03:41 PM

Thank you Kethry and jennifer101 for your comments.

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.