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Written by Dr. Terry Chitwood

I am the Wind

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Pikes Peak Mountain

I am the wind

that moves my pen

across the page

I am the wind

that blows

letters into words

I am the wind

that falls like a waterfall

off my mountain mind

Bringing the scent

of lilacs

to the valley below

–Terry Chitwood

A Living Connection

This poem is an expression of Celtic thought that presupposes a living connection with all things. The following are selected verses from a poem by Amairgen that inspired my poem:

I am the wind that breathes upon the sea

I am the wave of the ocean

I am the vulture upon the rocks

I am a beam of the sun

I am the point of the lance of battle

(Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O’Donohue, pp.96-97)

An Inclusive Worldview

This sacred inner connectedness flows through Celtic spirituality. Note that ancient Celts don’t reject the darker aspects of life (vultures, points of battle-lances). They include them in their spiritual worldview. The point is not to lose yourself in the Other–be it an ocean wave or a person.

Reclaim Your Originality

Experience a living connection with the Other without losing your individuality. Thus, you gain an infusion of energy and a unique, larger perspective. If you write from this perspective, your writing will become original.

Photo Credit: Photo by Beverly & Pack at Flickr Creative Commons.

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Comments

  1. Joshua Tilghman says

    March 25, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    I have always enjoyed celtic spirituality. I noticed you pointed out that the Celts didn’t ignore the darker aspects of life.

    In Isaiah God says he creates both light and dark, good and evil.

    Thanks for the wonderful poem.
    Joshua Tilghman recently posted..Will the Esoteric Jesus Please Stand Up?My Profile

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    • Terry says

      March 27, 2013 at 6:08 pm

      Thank you for your kind comments and your astute quote from Isaiah, Joshua.
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