Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

Shapeshifting Into a Red Tailed Hawk

John was invited to participate in the sweat lodge ceremony.
You may or may not experience your vision quest.
He had no preconceived ideas but enjoyed his Apache friends.
A bit of peyote put him into another realm.
He shapeshifted, becoming a red-tailed hawk.
He flew to the top of the mountain.
He felt adventurous and free, he had passion and strength.
He never wanted to come down.
Afterwards he knew he could meet any obstacle
Surmount any pinnacle.
It was more than enough.

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I Am Anaya August 18, 2022 at 6:33 PM It is nice to have that gift, Caren. You are a free spirit! Caren Krutsinger August 19, 2022 at 5:01 AM I truly try to be!

Bill Baker August 17, 2022 at 3:19 PM They say this is a form of enlightenment, a knowing that sets one free. Enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing, Caren. Bill Caren Krutsinger August 18, 2022 at 4:20 AM I free myself nightly from my body and my soul flies; it is liberating and enlightening. My husband says if there is ever a fire and he cannot carry me, I shall stay up there flying which suits me fine.

L Milton Hankins August 17, 2022 at 9:48 AM I was once invited to participate in a sweat lodge ceremony, but I had to decline. My heart couldn't stand the intense heat. I can't even go in a steam bath. But, I really wanted to go. Oh, well.... Caren Krutsinger August 18, 2022 at 4:20 AM I know that you would have been an asset to the ceremony Hank! It is an enormous compliment that you were invited.