Monday, August 20, 2018

SHAMAN



I dreamed about you.
You were walking on the beach
with a little black puppy.
Is this of significance to you?


Yes! I told her of the beach,
my wolf dog, dead for years,
my longing to return
to the home of my spirit.

Hold fast to that dream,
and I will put your intentions
out into the world
with my drumming and praying.
Your wolf dog visits me
to let you know he is near.
He will walk with you
on your beach
once again.


I held onto hope,
though it faltered with the slowness
of the years.
I watered my long-held dream
with longing and with tears.

I want to tell you
the other night when I was drumming
I put your intention out there once again.
I heard a wolf howl
and I felt energy moving
in your direction.


The call came the next day.
A space had opened up for me
in the place of my dreams.
That night I read that the planets
sometimes (rarely) align, as now,
in a certain way.
When they do, if you have a dream
that has been blocked,
and you are offered it:
Say Yes!
Do not let fear or doubt enter in.
I smiled as I read,
for I had said yes,
and yes,
and yes.


This is all true, kids. Every word. My mentor was chosen by Pup and found me through my poems. Even in old age, even if one has resigned oneself that it might never happen, I am here to tell you that dreams can come true - not just once, but many times. We are energy, and if we beam that energy in a good way out into the universe, the universe responds. It brings me comfort to know my Pup still howls for me. I howl inside my heart, every day, for him.

One from 2017.

5 comments:

  1. true intentions, the ones spoken from the heart, the heart stilled and at peace (even if deeply pained, but still at peace) - these intentions, when offered and released, travel and arrive where they will be heard, and with time, (not by our understanding of it) the gift will come, making its way - but we have to trust, have faith and remember to be grateful and open - to acknowledge and receive;
    we are energy, which is infinite and boundless - so yes, we travel road and world weary, but when we stop, pause and "pray" (for what this means for each) we can re-connect.

    Lovely poem Sherry - and how wonderful that you were blessed in this generous way.

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  2. The memories will sustain through the years when the feelings had been of such closeness. It certainly is a great feeling, Sherry!

    Hank.

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  3. Beautiful poem, beautiful thoughts!!

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  4. I believe you Sherry~ I have hope and I believe!

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  5. Intentions fed by belief and welcome with the same become... what they need to be. Energy is so deliciously malleable. I'm so happy dreams and memory and spirit walk and howl with you.

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