THE FIRST SUNDAY IN OCTOBER

i took my buffalo drum outside with me

and sat in the grass

under the silver maples

the wind swished in the grasses

while the distant crows argued

and the blue jays called

and the nuthatches complained

i closed my eyes

and began to drum

time had no meaning just then

an hour passed...mayb more...maybe less

and i drummed

i sensed the sweet spirits and their power

all around me, dancing in the grass

i drummed and felt the vibrations

and the humming

and the rhythms

in every portion of my being

my head fell back

i stopped drumming

my eyes were open

to see the soft blue sky

of a perfect autumn day

a white stallion of a cloud

galloped across half the sky

and became an eagle

that took flight

to the otherworlds

Comments: 32

Deb J. Oct 5, 2009, 9:44am EDT

This is really lovely!!

natasha ivanova Oct 5, 2009, 9:45am EDT

thank you so much

natasha ivanova Oct 6, 2009, 9:54am EDT

i appreciate hearing from you

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DIANE D. Oct 5, 2009, 9:44am EDT

I just LOVE this. Very well wriiten~

DIANE D. Oct 5, 2009, 9:55am EDT

You are more than welcome. It really shows your talent.

natasha ivanova Oct 6, 2009, 9:55am EDT

you honor me with your comments

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Oct 5, 2009, 3:47pm EDT

Your poem is like the sweet morning breeze from home that I miss so much; scented lightly with a touch of frost and the last of the highbush cranberry decaying with the willow leaves.

Thank you very much.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Oct 5, 2009, 3:49pm EDT

...a special feature at The Surreal Circus, where we always invite the outdoors in and step out beyond the tent regularly.

natasha ivanova Oct 6, 2009, 9:55am EDT

i really appreciated hearing from you...thank you

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Oct 6, 2009, 10:44am EDT

A wonderful setting and a wonderful mindwalk. This reminds me of Black Elk's writings.

natasha ivanova Oct 7, 2009, 9:50am EDT

you honor me greatly with your comment....thank you

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Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Oct 11, 2009, 10:15am EDT

This is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, made me want to meditate and drum!

natasha ivanova Oct 12, 2009, 9:48am EDT

thank you.....enjoy your meditation.....whatever form it may take.....blessings

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Sandi S. Oct 12, 2009, 10:31am EDT

a lovely, joyful poem!

natasha ivanova Oct 13, 2009, 9:42am EDT

thank you so much for reading and commenting.....

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Erica Hidvegi Oct 13, 2009, 1:42pm EDT

This would make an excellent prelude to sound mind and soul meditation, thank you for sharing. Have a fabulous Autumn !

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DIANE D. Oct 17, 2009, 1:13pm EDT

I just love this poem~

natasha ivanova Oct 18, 2009, 9:55am EDT

thank you so much for reading and commenting

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Jody Swaney Oct 18, 2009, 1:51pm EDT

Great Work!

natasha ivanova Oct 19, 2009, 9:37am EDT

thank you very much

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Lee P. Oct 28, 2009, 12:16pm EDT

Very nice. This was relaxing.

natasha ivanova Oct 29, 2009, 9:47am EDT

thank you

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Chris Brockman Nov 4, 2009, 11:26am EST

Your words create a reality equal to the songs of the birds and the shapes of the clouds.

natasha ivanova Nov 5, 2009, 9:40am EST

i am honored by your comment...many thanks

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Dano C. Nov 4, 2009, 11:36am EST

I wish I were in the woods turning an eye to the sky to watch the eagle or hawk circle the top of the tallest tree on the other side of the river. There is a certain tranquility when you find serenity.