In the time of pears We poured the water Flour makes a paste Dancing and jumping Excitement of youth A new thing to touch Two sets of hands now Squish and twist the dough Kitchen full of smells In the […]
Healing
The Circle of Knowing
I heard a story once about a child trapped in a basement. It was told to me by many different mouths over the course of a number of years. In the story, the child is shut away down there, screaming […]
Embracing the Night Sky with Sunburned Arms
I often discuss spirituality with others who are interested in it because it is a meaningful topic to me. I am also frequently involved in group situations where people are coming together for a ritual, a class, a meal, or […]
Time For Love
There is so little time In a life for Love I am not distracted And forgetful I see Things are not rushing By me unnoticed I hear I am running and dancing As much as I can […]
The Serpent’s Path
The Flowers are coming towards me carrying their trays of small pots and tiny bottles that shine like jewels. I have been waiting for this moment for my entire life, and time seems to slow as they walk across the […]
Silent Warriors and Muddy Wheels
Part I: A Meeting at The Edge of War On a land strewn with the recently dead, I met her. On a high hill looking out over the blood and destruction, I met her. Everywhere was grey and black with […]
The Place of the Legless
I am the descendant of many lines of ancestors who helped to form opposing sides of some of the most storied armed conflicts in their history. Both sides of the genocide carried out against the tribal peoples of this continent […]
A Study in Ancestors and Rust
The giant stands across the dark river with one foot on each side. Glints of silver can be seen in the waters that rush past between his feet. The darkness between them is the darkness of the night without […]
Colors and Warnings
There is fire near me once again. The flames are on the other side of the hill I live at the base of by a creek. I felt them in my dreams all night. The air I breath is rough in […]
Agranona’s Ancient One: Rebuilding Therasia
I look down at my body as my sisters’ children carry it into the shade. It seemed so strong, and I was always proud of it until this moment. Now it is a thing of curiosity to see and I […]
