Labyrinth

silk dreams
weave a path
of ancient memories
leading me towards a shared destiny
with my ancestors
blessing me with visions
they dreamt
and now I see
~inspired by my interest in finding and walking 'labyrinths' around the Midwest...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Peranteau Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 8:40 AM
yeah...dope! awesome write dear poet, likewise, i hope yuh mind not....thuh center'n and no punctuationz; love it sir ! now...did you know, you and i start'd on thuh soup thuh same star...dope...much love
Goff Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Hi James! Big fan of your ink! Strine-alike mate!
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 5:46 PM
Jim congratulations on your win in the contest. This is a superb poetic piece linking you to your ancestry, recognizing you share their blood and now see through their eyes. I love this. Congratulations!!! :)Paulette
Goff Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 9:02 PM
Thank you Paulette!
Proxenos Avatar
August 27, 2021 at 12:10 PM
I believe there is a connection between relations/ close friends that have passed, and the their loved ones that are left behind. My father 3 days after he died sent me a life saving message. I had a dream that I saw a billboard on the highway which was stark white, except for two words in black ink that stood out, TYRES SKID. My Uncle dashed out to see the tyres on my car, all 4 were entirely bald, which I had seen to the next day. Loved this form of poetry, never tried it. Blessings Jennifer
Goff Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 3:30 AM
Hi again Jennifer, your story is amazing! Agree, our connection with our loved lost ones is beautiful & sacred, much love, james
Cadet Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Beautiful.
Horsman Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Like Chris below, i too just browsing poets first, posted on here. love the philosophy here, Jimbo, enjoyed.
Culverhouse Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 6:11 PM
enjoyed greatly tonight, keep sharing!!
Kendrick Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 6:30 AM
Interesting. Keep writing. Sara
Guzzi Avatar
September 16, 2009 at 2:06 PM
what did you see???? ohhhhhh Iwant to go see that earthen snake thingie!http://www.sacred-destinations.com/usa/serpent-mound.htm
Guzzi Avatar
July 27, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Have you been to Cahokia, site of a mound culture in the Miss. River valley? It's amazing! I have a poem about it but I can't remember the title..fret...nice one above! Light & Love
Fraser Avatar
July 23, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Super write James>>James
Spence Sr Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM
One must remember their ancestors. The foundation has been laid. Naturally, it's on the shoulders of this generation to guide it in the right direction. I really like this poem. If you would like to read some uplifting and inspirational pieces, check out my "2009 Best Christian Poetry Award" blog on site regarding my book. Great job and God bless always! ~Joseph
Bellefleur Avatar
April 9, 2009 at 6:36 PM
silk dreams - beautiful..
Guzzi Avatar
April 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM
silk dreams...please write more..please "show" me a silk dream? Light & Love
Mason Avatar
March 29, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Very ethereal write here, James ... my ancestors were liars and drunks so I'm not sure I want to join them ... smile ... then again, they might laud me for the cycles I've ceased ... Your writing is a well-deserved selection to be featured this week at the Soup. Congratulations!!
Lopez Avatar
March 26, 2009 at 9:17 AM
congrats on having your poem featured this week! keep up the good work!
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
March 26, 2009 at 8:13 AM
congrats James on your idyll, "Labyrinth" being featured. Vince
Townsend Avatar
March 26, 2009 at 5:12 AM
This is wonderful writing. I like the spiritual undertone to this one. Sort of a chilling effect...Spirits of anestors speaking and teaching in ones dreams, I like that. Congratulations on being featured with this piece. Smiles from Lolita
Brown Avatar
March 25, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
Fontes Avatar
March 25, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful feature write! Kirstie
Richards Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 7:56 PM
I love this...so beautifully written, and well deserving to be a featured write this week!! Glad I caught it here! ~Rather haunting, but lovely. Love, Carrie
Ross Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Very nicely penned, outstanding write
Atanacio Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Congrats onnhaving this piece featured well done
Higgins Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 4:23 AM
Congrats on the feature this week.
Winter Avatar
March 22, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Truly beautiful poetry. Congratulations on your featured write of the week! Love, Shar
Shango Avatar
March 20, 2009 at 2:58 PM
My brother Jim, I come to this gloriously by the invitation of your letter ... and I ask if we carry the legacy of its history must we too accept its destiny? If that destiny lies outside of the history I too will long for the vision. Good write! Love always
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