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A wise old tree whispered
to me recently
that it is essential, now,
to move from
our heads to our hearts,
to connect our hearts' rhythm
to the ancient heartbeat
of Mother Earth.
"Align your limbs,"
she murmured,
"to feel calm and centered.
When the harsh winds blow,
grow still.
Plant your roots deeply,
so you can weather
the North Wind's
blast of cold.
"From this place of love,
be at one
with all of life.
to me recently
that it is essential, now,
to move from
our heads to our hearts,
to connect our hearts' rhythm
to the ancient heartbeat
of Mother Earth.
"Align your limbs,"
she murmured,
"to feel calm and centered.
When the harsh winds blow,
grow still.
Plant your roots deeply,
so you can weather
the North Wind's
blast of cold.
"From this place of love,
be at one
with all of life.
Unfurl your branches,
Raise them high.
Reach and grow.
Embrace each year,
each circle
on your trunk
with gratitude.
Open your eyes
to Beauty.
Raise them high.
Reach and grow.
Embrace each year,
each circle
on your trunk
with gratitude.
Open your eyes
to Beauty.
Open your heart
To Wonder.
To Wonder.
"Rest your weary head
upon earth's mossy pillow.
Gaze at clouds,
at stars.
Listen to Mother Earth's
song of love
for all creation.
Love her back,
with every beat
of your heart."
This is part of a poem I wrote for a challenge recently, at Real Toads. As I used only a few words from this for the challenge, I offer it here, as I am under the weather tonight, and at least I'm posting Something.
for all creation.
Love her back,
with every beat
of your heart."
This is part of a poem I wrote for a challenge recently, at Real Toads. As I used only a few words from this for the challenge, I offer it here, as I am under the weather tonight, and at least I'm posting Something.
What beautiful and wise sentiments, Sherry. I do think we must listen to Mother Earth...and also love her back along with all creation!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sherry, This would play well in the "What is Love? challenge too. Feel better! There's a very neat self-interview posted by Izzy in the Garden when you feel up to it!
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ReplyDelete"Align your limbs,"
ReplyDeleteshe murmured,
"to feel calm and centered.
When the harsh winds blow,
grow still.
Plant your roots deeply,
so you can weather
the North Wind's
blast of cold.
Sigh...
The tree is truly wise. Thank you for sharing his wisdom with us Sherry. i hope you feel better. My positive thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteThe tree voice is so calming!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
Beautiful Sherry! I think we could take that poem and make 10 more ;D
ReplyDeleteTake it easy and rest~
I love this wisdom from the tree...they have many life lessons to share with us. I could tell it came straight from your heart...very powerful too. Feel better soon my friend. Warm hug...
ReplyDeleteLove is threaded through this piece...
ReplyDeleteAlign your limbs...love that. The whole piece is a mantra...It would be a beautiful spoken word piece.
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