This is a poem that I wrote for a Cherokee Native American Elder.
The terminology explained below is my understanding from studying the Native American medicine wheel.
The medicine wheel symbolizes the journey we each take to find our own path in life.
Awahili – Eagle, sunrise, east, red, illumination, wisdom, vision
Wakananda – Great Spirit, centre, green
Waya – Wolf, high noon, south, white, family, truth, growth, happiness
Yanu – Black bear, sunset, west, black, introspection, courage, trust
Grandmother – Elder
Beauty Path – Balance, harmony, spiritual transformation
Starseeds – Evolved beings who assist in transformation of the Earth
Yunsai – White buffalo, midnight, north, pale blue, purity, renewal, freedom
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July 11, 2008 at 7:40 am
Barbara Swafford
Hi Davina,
You are so talented.
I love the photo, the Cherokee words and how you supplied the definitions.
July 11, 2008 at 10:49 am
Cath Lawson
Davina – this is brilliant. Your style is similar to that of the woman who wrote The Invitation – I think it was Oriah Mountaindreamer or something.
July 11, 2008 at 3:18 pm
davinahaisell
Barbara, thank you! Yes, I was lucky to find that photo… it is gorgeous!
Cath, thank you to you too! I will have to check out the Invitation.
July 11, 2008 at 3:19 pm
davinahaisell
Dear Readers….
I am in a 3-day intensive workshop this weekend, so I will be as prompt as I can with my responses to any additional comments. Have a great weekend!
July 11, 2008 at 7:14 pm
vered
This was beautiful. I didn’t realize you were such a talented writer. Enjoy the workshop – don’t work too hard!
July 11, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Marelisa
Davina: This is beautiful! I think I liked this part best:
“A drop of dew was offered, from a Deva next to me.
We sipped it from an acorn shell that was gifted from a tree.”
It’s full of nature, magic, and light.
July 12, 2008 at 1:47 am
Urban Panther
Beautiful. I love the following line: I laid on a blanket of moss, with my heart next to Mother Earth, uniting our heart songs together – a remembrance of oneness rebirthed. Brings back memories as a child of walking barefoot across cool blankets of spongey moss and feeling completely at peace.
July 12, 2008 at 2:10 am
davinahaisell
Vered, thank you for the compliment!
Marelisa, I’m glad you enjoyed this. It’s been my pleasure to share.
Urban Panther, what a wonderful memory… sigh!
July 12, 2008 at 11:34 am
Lance
This is very beautiful Davina. And I really like the picture as well.
I really like the ending lines of this poem.
Thanks for sharing this here!
July 13, 2008 at 2:05 am
davinahaisell
Lance, thank you. Glad you enjoyed this!
July 15, 2008 at 6:23 am
Robin
That was really beautiful, Davina. Thankyou.
July 16, 2008 at 5:10 am
davinahaisell
Robin, you are quite welcome. Thank you to you too.
July 17, 2008 at 3:39 am
Linda Abbit
Your poem is beautiful and full of grace, Davina. Thank you for sharing your creative side with us in a whole new way!
Enjoy your weekend workshop.
July 17, 2008 at 2:01 pm
davinahaisell
Hi Linda. You are welcome; it was my pleasure.
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