Come drum into the forest night
the fire is crossed with logs
and in the sky, magnificent
Hope wearing a dark blue cloak.
Let us align our hearts
to Creations’ fetal pulse
while round us sifting snow
whispers, “Peace, my loves, Peace.”
Move within the circle,
hold hands and circle round
with grandparents dancing dearly
in their neon colored shawls.
Oh, longest night and shortest day,
prepare us for the wait
by quietened season and silent night
and nature resting at our lullaby.
Drum slow. Drum sure.
Sing soft the lullaby of love
so when you waken, as surely you will,
Peace will be fresh on our lips.
Author notes
We joint he wolf Drum for solstices....we drum insidein the dorje-shaped circle, at the beach, on a high hill, int he shleter of the forest, depending on the season. My favorite is winter int he far north, but, now I am in Maine, we see only the fringe of the grandparents in their dance.
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A contest entry
- Solstice Fire and Good Will Toward Men by Star Shine.
800 points, ended December 30, 2006, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Amazing combination of both subjects of the contest, very creative, spiritually moving. Perfect title for this piece. Well done. Thank you for entering this piece into the contest.
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I appreciate your comments and hoep the drums beat against your own knowing.....peace; a quiet wintry night, a circle of drummers, a fire that invites the Creator into our solitude..and peace...humming from the sky down.
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Mmmmmmmm. Wonderful, I can feel the reverberations pulse within my own veins! There is nothing like a native chant and drumming to stir seditary spirits awake!
Marvelous Write dear!
Namaste!
Marianne -
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thank you
Once we are attuned to the drum and the beat, we hear it everywhere....I love the winter solstice druming ceremonies....they bid you rest and to rbeathe deeply and know the quiet meditation of the season.
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