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An Equinox Prayer

At the balance, a fulcrum
at the crisis, a stasis
as days and nights come equal
may you find power in stillness
and reflect as we move into
the season of night
on dreams and rest and healing
may you have them in abundance

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Only about two and a half months late, but autumn equinox happens every year
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and here and away, I thought you were an atheist.
;)

I love this - it carries an evocation of spirit that I can feel as I read.

No critique, except for perhaps a review of little words, possibly un-needed.

Respectfully, Race

"Laws and Rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" - Race-9togo

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does this edit reflect what you meant about little words?

Yes, I'm an atheist. I use shamanism as a psychological construct to deal with matters as yet un-explained by science.

cheers,
Jess
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it is much smoother and tighter, and more active too, as a ritual prayer should be.
I explored shamanism in my younger times, and still find certain of its processes and techniques very useful in changing states of conciousness, particularly the use of music, drumming and chants, although I find the forces generated a little slow in building.

Respectfully, Race

"Laws and Rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" - Race-9togo

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Race_9togo

my poem 'Watermana' is a transliteration of a Shamanic trance
http://new.neopoet.com/node/2465

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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I asked you if I could make a copy of Watermana, some time ago, and I still read it, in some of my favorite water-strong places, when I do not want the modernity of computer systems interfering with my spiritual experience of the place. For anyone interested, I highly recommend it.

Respectfully, Race

"Laws and Rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" - Race-9togo

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Race_9togo

I too observe the equinoxs and the solstices. A fine poem which I appreceate.

always, Cat (and brightest of blessings to you, an athiest)

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it's not religion, barely spirituality, pure pragmatism. We need to connect to our planet and its cycles.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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This should go into a deluxe Hallmark. You know I'm not crazy about free verse, but this is so subtly phrased as to be more than attractive to me. Sorry this is only a comment and not a biting critique, but I couldn't find anything wrong with it. Woe is me. wesley

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on some of my 'old stuff' is a compliment.
Thank you.

Critique... ?
when you can

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
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I said "Only about two and a half months late, but autumn equinox happens every year"

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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I, too, was surprised to see 'prayer' in the title - and braced myself for something offensive and off-colour. Instead, I read a quiet brilliance that warmed my soul. Epitome of conciseness, and I especially liked the usage of 'fulcrum' in there. The natural balancing of the scales. I hope you have found the 'balance' in your life as well, friend.

they must lead truly horrible lives"- Bukowski.

Don't know if you would call it balance, but I managed to keep my xmas inventive to a minimum this year. Didn't even hire out all the Alien movies to celebrate.

Ta Jess

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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