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The Path to Freedom
When we walk the path to freedom, it’s a path we’ve been before But if we do not find the end we’ll walk for ever more. It is a path quite brightly lit but can be hard to find; It’s … Continue reading
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A Dream
I dreamed a dream, or so it seemed but was it just a dream l dreamed? It seems like somewhere in my mind there is a place I cannot find.
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Dance of Wild Folk
There are those times when Angels sing and Faeries do the Highland Fling. The Leprechauns drink lots of beer and Magick we know is very near. It’s then, you know, the moon is right for the Dragon folk to all … Continue reading
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On Hearts and Minds and Spirits
If the heart goes where the Spirit walks then the mind becomes where wisdom talks. If we see the world through wisdom’s eyes then, by definition, hatred dies. If hatred dies then life can go on; just a simple thought … Continue reading
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The Joy of the Journey
There are but four directions, I often wonder why when there are really many ways a free Spirit can fly. The Spirit goes where it wants, what we ‘know’ doesn’t matter; wherever we go we just might find reality will … Continue reading
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Kuntachan
His laughter brought us joy untold, his voice was crystal clear, a simple word spoke from his lips would drive away all fear. He stood, a simple, gentle man, wisdom burning in his eyes; his eyes were dark and caring … Continue reading
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The Dance
While walking in a forest a little while ago I saw a sight I’d never seen; I thought you’d like to know. A way up there amongst the clouds, as high as I could see was a wise old Gum … Continue reading
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On Belonging
I’m reading a book at the moment called “Aboriginal Men of High Degree” and it’s given me fresh and deeper insights into the world we overran a bit over 200 years ago. Why have we trapped these wondrous Souls? What … Continue reading
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Futures Past
The way that we know is the way that we’ll go lest we take Faith’s leap down into the deep. Our future lies somewhere down where we’ve been in pasts that we’ve had and futures we’ve seen. With a step … Continue reading
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What will hold up the sky?
In First Nation lore eucalypts hold up the sky, as we tear them down with wanton abandon what will happen? The old trees slowly wither, the old trees slowly die; if they go to the next world, what then holds … Continue reading
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The Feast
My heart and feet just wander out here among the trees; no plans or destination, they go just where they please, and I find with every footfall it all becomes more clear; what I should push away from and what … Continue reading
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Walking with Pedro 2
Out for a walk with my mate Pedro today he said that the rhythm is the only way. Every step that I take, every word that I write I move closer to the rhythm, further from the night. The rhythm … Continue reading
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Walking with Pedro
I took a walk with Pedro, who some of you may know; he is a kind and gentle soul who lives in Gaia’s flow. We walked among the tall trees and talked of what we knew and every step I … Continue reading
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Just a Thought
If the heart is where the Spirit walks, then the mind becomes where wisdom talks. If we see the world through wisdon’s eyes then I think that all our hatred dies. If hatred dies, then life can go on; and … Continue reading
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Walking through madness
Walking through madness no answers in sight; can’t find a smile in a mind held so tight. When the wild thoughts are there and battle lines drawn; there is no sunshine, even with the dawn. They feel so crippled; all … Continue reading
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