Vision Quest
O Great Spirit of the Vision Quest
Puts me now through this test
Awaken thee in midst of night
Scared at first half a fright
A Vision seen ever so clear
Then a whisper heard upon the ear
Shivers and prickles down to the feet
Intensity sends a rising bolt to a seat
Staring into darkness ever so bold
Awaiting instructions to do as I'm told
In the silence there tis to be found
Answers but much noise can abound
Humble thyself before the Great Holy One
To live by the humming of the beat of the Spirit Drum
Ask for guidance for what must come to be
Wisdom, Patience, and Maturity
A Quest from above that sees my heart yearn
To know all that's wished for me to learn
Watch the Eagles soar and unite once again
That's when the Vision Quest shall begin
Watch them soar! Watch them fly!
Burning down deep into that inward eye
Then Gather from their feathered wings
To praise the Spirits then dance and sing
As the eye is caught in splendid wonder
There shall I go and place me under
Falling Eagle feathers to the ground
Gathered to thy home kept safe and sound
Give Spiritual Healing for all who keep
The Eagle feathers by their sleep
Be off I must now go to behest
And fulfill the Spirit of the Vision Quest
Note: I wrote a poem called "Eagles Death Dive" and described that I was on a "Vision
Quest" to see the wild Eagles pair mate once again. Many quesions arose asking "What is a
Vision Quest?". This poem was inspired by the Vision Quest itself and from the literary
reviews asking me questions and for more information. A registered Native Am. is the only
person in the USA that can legally hold or possess any part of a Bald Eagle including it's
feathers which are used in rituals and hold powerful spiritual meaning. Halito
Copyright © by Scarlett Anderson
Written by 2/9/2010
Copyright © Scarlett Sepulvado Anderson | Year Posted 2010
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