The Oracle feels the change of seasons too.
inside the roots
that follow the wandering moon
dusk climbs through treepaths
of night air
as spiritlight flowers dawn
only listen–
between seasons deep secrets
seed the wind
inceptions
K.
lines that aim to be
K. 
Yes. This is a beautiful description of today – there is a chill in the air. The tree frogs were complaining last night and then they went silent…
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I can imagine you following the dogs into the leaf drifts beneath the trees. Yes, another aspect of the same thing.
Also, speaking of totem poles, I can see this poem fitting that image.
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That thought reminds me of the dream I had of visiting you and the dogs awhile ago…I think that was even before you got them. Sometimes dreams and art intersect.
I do think you are right, the poem should not be about the totem pole itself.
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I remember now. The carvings on totem poles are animal spirits, I imagine. Wandering dogs would fit perfectly.
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Yes, mostly, although there are some human ones on this one–I looked it up. But Raven is there, at the bottom. That’s a good place to start.
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Raven is enough. No need to worry about what the human ones are up to.
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I agree.
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i almost thought i was reading tenka poetry. very lovely writing, it reminds of wabi sabi 🙂
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Thanks. The Oracle is wise.
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There you go again! OK, I’m a sucker for your paintings. In addition to being inviting to the eye, they make me want to write. Maybe I will. Good poem too.
Wish I could do color like you. Think maybe it’s built into the body, but not into mine. Then again – no practice makes a difference.
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Thanks! I’ve been doing it a long time. I never outgrew my childhood love of coloring…
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I think color never outgrew its love for you.
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Lovely, Kerfe. All of our poems are variations on a theme.
And I see one of Jane’s dogs in your art–or maybe it’s a deer.
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I see it too, now that you mention it…
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😊
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Beautiful…the artwork too!
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Thanks Punam.
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You are welcome.
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That listening is so important, yet seems to be so hard for us to do…
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It does. We are so busy…
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oh, this is beautiful, Kerfe!
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Thank you Freya! the Oracle always has wise words.
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