My Heroic journey

[oakenspirit]

An inspired poem after a healing from Phil and Lynne Cowley Jones

My Heroic journey

A smile, warm touch
A greeting as much I was led the place for the healing to begin
Once i was there i was safe to step in.
I was warm and secure, my thought started to stir,
I let them loose not afraid anymore.

Shaman chanting and chanting another made a bowl sing,
I drifted about in an ethereal spin
Breath of incense, bright light and purple hazed mist,
I was there ,I was there ,my ancestors joined in

Drumming began,
mixed in a plethora of sound
it resounded, resounded , my heart Fluttered around.

Then sudden stillness and calm, heart rhythmically beats, i finally found my warriors feet.

If all but a pin could fall to the floor it would be heard in the otherworld as never before.

The veil was thin i spoke to my dad , it was joyous and sad,
he told me to leap and leap good , my lad.

My warrior is with me I do not mention his name ,it is sacred,
so sacred i need to refrain
I now drum to his name and his protection remains ,
each session i have will bring him again

Thoughts run through my head like never before,
it was the strength of phil and lynne that opened my door,
I now dream of the day of returning again ,
to talk and sing to the ancestors, ------and also my friends

Kevin Richardson 8/11/201
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[Hairy Woman]

Thank you for sharing this: have you ever thought about recording your poems onto a voice file and sharing them that way as well? Or would it be too personal?

I like the use of repetition in this - not too much but enough to establish a rhythm - and the personal touches about your dad's advice and your warrior guide who can be mentioned but never named to others. Please write and share more!

[oakenspirit]

HI Hairy women

Thank you so much for your feedback

Even though everything i write is a reflection of shamanic practice that i experience i feel it needs to be shared and for everyone to enjoy.

I have never thought of making them audio but is a great idea, it would certainly bring some added flavour and depth to them.

I have written two others

would appreciate feedback on those too

kind regards

Kevin -

[Hairy Woman]

HI Hairy women

There's only one woman who reponds to 'Hairy' on this board!

I'll take a look at your other poems, but my replies might not be too swift this month. Keep writing!