Ravenshakti

Mar 31, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

The Shaman

In awe wrapped silence
he walked into the room.
Feathers trailing,
Brother of the Moon.

Black Suns in those eyes of his
to make her realize
the warmth that she's been seeking
is wrapped inside his sighs.

His voice a tender whisper
carried by the wind
caressing her soul
what she is and what she's been.

"Come little sister
walk this world with me.
Just take my hand
let me show you what we'll see."

Breath caught in wonder
she reaches for his hand,
and so gently enters
the heart inside the man.

But light comes streaming
down corridors of time
bringing the veil
that makes us hard to find.
A deep sad longing
now came with the goodbye.

"How will I ever find my way to you?
My Dreamcatcher's broken,
will good dreams still come through?"
A broken Dreamcatcher hangs above her bed
"Your dreams are in my care now."
The Shaman softly said.

Awakened by the Sun's kiss
the morning comes so fair,
smiling, she is touching
the feather in her hair.

— Ravenshakti, Mar 31, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: San Diego Mountains (California), USA

Favorite Poets: Gibran Khalil Gibran, Rumi, Edgar Allan Poe, Lord Byron, Shelley, Keats, Yeats, Taliesin the Bard. , And many, many more.

Critiques

Roscoe Lane

16 years 2 months ago

Absolutely Stunning,

My kind of poetry, really loved it, read it several times now. wonderful Regards Roscoe...

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Roscoe...

I'm so happy you enjoyed it... Thank you, for your warm and sweet comment. Gentle regards, Raven.

mand

16 years 2 months ago

Excellent poem, full of

Excellent poem, full of wonderful imagery, well rounded out, peaceful. 10 out of 10. LOve Mand

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Mand...

I'm so glad my poem resonated with you... Thank you, for your very generous and kind comment. Gentle regards, Raven

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Well, there it is there, Kalig...

Is this a dream? Not necessarily... I call it a Mystery...mine... The silence is awe wrapped as in; "wrapped in awe" and the warmth is found; "wrapped inside his sighs". And that wraps it up! Thank you for taking all that time to type your comment. You're too kind. Ciao Kalig. Raven PS: Thank you for the 'welcome back'; but I haven't gone anywhere.

Bernard Shaw

16 years 2 months ago

Raven shacti

Overpowering play with words top marks from bern.

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Bern...

Thank you so much, Sir... I dearly appreciate you. Gentle regards, Raven

Bernard Shaw

16 years 2 months ago

Raven.

My pleasure my Dear Keep writing you have great talent Bern.

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Mine is above my bed too

I am enchanted and glad to see a new post of yours. This is amazing and you could continue on with this one. Part 2 maybe. I am in awe. Love Lyz. XX

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Dearest Lyz...

Your warm and graceful comment, has gone straight to my heart... Thank you, Lyz. Gentle regards, Raven

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Thank u

for posting such a wonderful piece. Take care. Love Lyz. XX

Nordic cloud

16 years 2 months ago

A Shamanic dream

Ann of Norway Oh and the Shaman's have such wonderful wonderful trinkets and feathers and all sorts of things don't they? Some of the finest art articles there are, so full too of expression and fantasy, I like this intrusion into the sanity of the world of night, like a dreamed man coming and going and yet leaving his presence forever in the memory. Is it the Native American Indian's dream-catcher hanging there above her head, then you have seen that they work your Raven Woman. I like the little bit that Theo recommended it sets the magic atmosphere more quickly. (In awe rapt silence,) Love to you from Ann

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Hello Ann...

It's lovely to see you here... Thank you for your comment. Gentle regards, Raven

Dalton

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Raven I especially

Dear Raven I especially liked the lines: As light comes streaming down corridors of time bringing the veil that makes us hard to find a deep sad longing came with the goodbye so many of my dreams flicker through images of love's found then ultimately lost it's all a matter of taste we're all above criticism as long as it helps we can follow it. keep writing love John. p.s I have a new poem on my page you might like I'd love to hear your views. Happy Easter to you and yours

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Hello John...

Yes... it's all a matter of taste... But a little courtesy is always sweet, and goes a long way. The only thing I follow, is my heart, my intuition, and my Ravens. Always my Ravens. Ciao John. Raven

Dalton

16 years 2 months ago

well it’s only that I

well it's only that I thought that some of the other comments made about this poem were unnecessarily cruel. I mean there's criticism and there's criticism. I hope it won't discourage you from sending in your poems. And it's always nice to hear from you. Love John.

Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Hello John...

I don't feel any of these comments are cruel...just a different perspective. I don't need 'courage' to send in my poems...I just need to be in the mood. And right now, I'm in the mood for a melody... Ciao John. Raven

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Raven

A soft ethereal write I think could be improved ? but its your baby sorry to be late a wonderful story kind regards Jayne-Chloe

Ravenshakti

16 years ago

Dear Seren...

It looks like I neglected to reply to your comment... How careless of me... But it's never really too late. Thank you for your lovely visit. Ciao Seren. Raven-Shakti "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas K. Ghandi

Benjamin1987

16 years 1 month ago

Very Very Good

Raven I have read this poem and Vodoo Dancer. I have to say I am very impressed. So much hidden meaning and depth. Looking forward to reading more.

Ravenshakti

16 years 1 month ago

Hello Benjamin...

I'm happy you enjoyed Vodou Dancer and my Shamans'poem; because these two, dance in my heart. You have an exquisite insight, Benjamin... Thank you so much for being here. Ciao dear friend, Raven

thewaitingroom

16 years 1 month ago

AWESOME AS USUAL!

This is a super cool poem raven!!! It reminds me of an awesome old neil young song,perhaps rolling stones.lol I hope one day my mind is positive enough to write like you..My poems are more like a smiths song.haha take care and great job!!!

Ravenshakti

16 years 1 month ago

Hey there Billy!

I'm happy you like this one... And I feel your mind is just fine... and 'you can tell it like it is' in your poems; but, oh, so smoothly... Here's one of my favorite lines from your poem "Who Knows": "Is death easier than life? I would say yes" (I just love this line! It always makes me smile...) Thank you for this visit; and for your sweet words. Be kind to your Self Billy. Gentle regards, Raven

Ravenshakti

16 years 1 month ago

Hello and Welcome neighbor!

We are indeed, in the same neck of the woods...San Diego...home of the Kumeyaay-Diegueño Nation! I'd like to share something about my name; since you've been so gracious sharing your thoughts with me.... I feel you know by now, that Ravens are my love and my life; but that's not the reason my name is Raven. It is my father who named me Raven; because the Raven, is my fathers' Totem Bird, his Spirit Bird. (My mother got to chose the middle name.) We're very close in Spirit; he taught me to Dance, and to seek Balance through Dance. He also taught me to take care of his Ravens and Crows. My mother says that she always knew where I was when I was a little child; all she had to do was follow the Ravens! And this hasn't changed, and never will. I'm very happy you're here...Sister Raven in the Nest. Gentle regards, Raven I am alive like you, and I am standing beside you. Close your eyes and look around, you will see me in front of you. -Gibrans'words on his epitaph. Gibran Khalil Gibran 1883 - 1931

johan

15 years 11 months ago

very nice write…. i enjoy

very nice write.... i enjoy poetry like this. thank you...

Ravenshakti

15 years 11 months ago

Hello Johan...

What a lovely surprise your visit is to me... You're very welcome! I'm happy you enjoyed the Shaman's poem... Thank you... I appreciate you, very much... Gentle regards, Raven