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Monday, January 27, 2020

Wild Heaven



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
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19 comments:

  1. MaryJanuary 27, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    This was really fun, Sherry! This prompt was definitely meant for you....

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  2. lillianthehomepoet.wordpress.comJanuary 27, 2020 at 3:14 PM

    the only word they have
    for wilderness
    is Home
    This is an absolutely stunning concept!

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  3. RaivenneJanuary 27, 2020 at 4:10 PM

    "the only word they have
    for wilderness
    is Home."

    Such a simple, but powerful line.

    Some people cannot understand that and it's a shame. I feel a sorrow for them.

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 27, 2020 at 4:12 PM

    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.

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  5. Frank HubenyJanuary 27, 2020 at 4:14 PM

    Good point about the wilderness being home.

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  6. TruedessaJanuary 27, 2020 at 6:35 PM

    The wild is indeed called home to some. Nature is beautiful.

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  7. kaykualaJanuary 27, 2020 at 11:59 PM

    Being wild Sherry, is being creative not being tame subdued and inactive!

    Hank

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  8. Kim M. RussellJanuary 28, 2020 at 12:17 AM

    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!

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  9. A Reading WriterJanuary 28, 2020 at 12:42 AM

    oh wild as home is such a creative take! love it!

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  10. ✿January 28, 2020 at 6:28 AM

    “the only word they have
    for wilderness
    is Home“

    That is so powerful.

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  11. Ken GierkeJanuary 28, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    It's 44 because wild will have its way. :)

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  12. Dr. Vandana SharmaJanuary 28, 2020 at 7:47 AM

    Nature is our true home indeed.

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  13. Jade LiJanuary 28, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    ::sighing in contentment:: Yes.

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  14. Gillena CoxJanuary 28, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    Nice!!! Happy you dropped by to read mine Sherry

    Much❤love

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  15. brudbergJanuary 28, 2020 at 12:21 PM

    Excellent.. I knew the prompt would fit you... and I do love that wilderness is home. Some days I feel the same.

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  16. De JacksonJanuary 28, 2020 at 4:43 PM

    Oh, 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.

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  17. Yvonne OsborneJanuary 29, 2020 at 9:22 AM

    And a wonderful 44!! I love "the only word for wild is home".

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  18. purplepeninportland.comJanuary 30, 2020 at 12:42 PM

    What a perfect prompt for you, Sherry, and you did not disappoint.

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