The Tla-o-qui-aht say
that in their culture,
living as they do with
the natural world,
there is no wild;
the only word they have
for wilderness
is Home.
Wild Woman likes everything wild:
wolves, straggly hair, wildflowers,
tall grasses, forests, winter waves.
Wild heaven.
This surprised me when it came to 44.
For Kim's Wild Monday at dVerse
This was really fun, Sherry! This prompt was definitely meant for you....
ReplyDeleteI can never resist the word wild, lol.
Deletethe only word they have
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is Home
This is an absolutely stunning concept!
"the only word they have
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is Home."
Such a simple, but powerful line.
Some people cannot understand that and it's a shame. I feel a sorrow for them.
Yes, they have lived in harmony with Mother Earth, where I live, for at least 17,000 years, likely more. They have protocols for how they live with and look after the land. Unlike the dominant culture, who feels humans are the only species that matters. I study with this young woman, and am learning so much about how to live with the natural world.
ReplyDeleteGood point about the wilderness being home.
ReplyDeleteThe wild is indeed called home to some. Nature is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeing wild Sherry, is being creative not being tame subdued and inactive!
ReplyDeleteHank
A wild prompt for Wild Woman! Geographically so far apart, we have so much in common, Sherry! I love ‘the only word they have / for wilderness / is Home – much like our garden!
ReplyDeleteoh wild as home is such a creative take! love it!
ReplyDelete“the only word they have
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is Home“
That is so powerful.
It's 44 because wild will have its way. :)
ReplyDeleteNature is our true home indeed.
ReplyDelete::sighing in contentment:: Yes.
ReplyDeleteNice!!! Happy you dropped by to read mine Sherry
ReplyDeleteMuch❤love
Excellent.. I knew the prompt would fit you... and I do love that wilderness is home. Some days I feel the same.
ReplyDeleteOh, Sherry. I this is so you. I love it so much, and really feel that all these things are exactly why I feel you are a soul sister. So much love for you and your wild words, and your beautiful wild wild heart.
ReplyDeleteAnd a wonderful 44!! I love "the only word for wild is home".
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect prompt for you, Sherry, and you did not disappoint.
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