I walk
to the beat of the floating drummer
suspended in air
the drum beats dance
clouds carry the sounds
from one state of mind to another
and reveal in the light
the same steps I take
steps over terrain
clouded with obstacles
placed just so
which move me
orchestrated beautifully
to bring me to
the next truth
the next layer
to be uncovered
exposed…
explored
I hear the rhythm
that plays a melody in my heart
and it feels right
every sound
mimics the reality
that is
and the words stack up
to create sentences
that speak from
an ephemeral timelessness
and create visions
of captivating beauty
which leave scars on my soul
and awareness for healing
the drum beats and I walk
each step has meaning
each event has purpose
every word is communicated with
knowing not sound
I feel the weightless noise
and I float with Angel guides
and I fly
to the beat
of
The Eternal Drummer
Blessitude
Lorrie <3
5/31/15
Photo credit: (Adam Pretty/Getty Images) 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
Oh, how gorgeously written Lorrie!!! 🙂 I love this poem!! <3 <3 <3
Thank you beautiful Trini! I hope you are feeling lifted 😉 Much love to you dear friend <3 <3
I’m really moved by the power and depth in this poem which speaks to me of a healing through insight and awareness. I used to go to a drum circle, but it’s been a while. Still, I remember that feeling you have done such an excellent job of describing, and reminding me that the drum beat can be heard anywhere. We carry it with us in our hearts. Fascinating photo, too. Is it a drummer in the photo?
Hi JoAnne…thank you so much for adding such beauty to this post. I have never experienced a drum circle (at least not in this life) but I was compelled to write this 🙂 The photo is of the opening ceremony at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, 2008. There were 2008 drummers all playing in unison…I will never forget it…it was so powerful! So maybe I did attend a drumming circle…the largest one ever 😉 When I thought about a photo to include with this post, this immediately came to mind. Many blessings to you <3
As a fellow Drummer these words within your poem are excellent Lorrie..
“every word is communicated with knowing not sound ,I feel the weightless noise”,,,,, Brilliant… May your soar skyward with the Angels through your day and beat that eternal message home.. The one that spells LOVE!…
Hope your week brings you higher and Higher my friend.
Blessings
Sue <3
Dear Sue,
Thank you so much! I think that I am being led to drumming! I will have to follow this and find out more 🙂
Your words are so beautiful, and I can feel the passion within them! It is all about LOVE, isn’t it? That message that is always on the brink of being exposed is simply….L O V E!!! Thank you for raising me up this morning. Many blessings friend! <3 <3
You are welcome Lorrie, and YOU always lift me up with your visits… Happy Day to you xxx
Somewhere with you Lorrie, you are part of the drum circle of life! There is such a powerful symmetry to your words creating beautiful harmony all around. My heart beats in time, and I feel connected to you and the Eternal Drummer. Thank you! <3
Ah! Louise…Thank you!! I love the word “harmony” it feels like what it is! And thank you for the beautiful words and most important, for your connection! Namaste, dear friend. Walk in love <3
one really has to experience this great communication with the universal language of the drum, to understand the transformative power of drumming.
I feel I am being drawn to this, and I appreciate your comment. I will seek this out, and as with all things in life I believe everything happens exactly as it is supposed to….exactly when it is supposed to. The trick is to understand what the messages are. I think it is undeniable that drumming is something I must explore. Thank you 🙂
so happy to hear that…good for you! 🙂
This is lovely and the photo is so intrguing!
Hi Cindy! Thank you so much 🙂 I’m really happy I found that photo…because I can remember how deeply moved I was by the experience! It is hard to believe it was 7 years ago already! Many blessings to you….I hope your day is filled with light and love <3
Lorrie, I love how you have elevated yourself to dance to the beat of a different drummer. Much love, Harlon
Hi Harlon! Thank you my friend 😉 Just got to the pool, in the shade of course. I get to walk in the pool for 15 minutes…not quite the exercise I am used to…or NEED for that fact…but I am GRATEFUL!! Hope you have a super blessed day ♡
Beautiful rhythms Lorrie. You’ve reminded me of the power in drumming in a group. The entrainment and connection to heart, life and each other is a beautiful experience. I hope you get to experience a drumming circle, especially a sacred one.
Hugs and blessings my friend. 🙂
🙂 Your lips to Spirits ears, Brad!! I feel such excitement at the prospect. Hope your weekend is going fabulously well…much love to you. Thank you for always lifting me up!
Thanks Lorrie. And your words lift me too and add a smile or sparkle to my day.
PS, today is my birthday, so I’ll celebrate sacred rhythms, you and I! 🙂
Happy Birthday my beautiful friend!! I send you many blessings for a year filled with light, learning, and love!! Enjoy your day Brad…not too much partying 😉
PS. I saw your BD on FB…I tried to write on your wall there…but as a FB newbie I wonder where it went 😉 ?
Thank you dear Lorrie! Your FB post showed up. I appreciate you. Last night was the wild stuff. XD Today is a mellow patio party with friends to warm the heart. <3
Oh you wild thing Brad!! Enjoy your wonderful party on the patio…that is more my speed nowadays 😉 and I’m happy th FB post showed up. Trying to branch out in this technological world is a bit of a challenge 🙂
It is a lot to keep up with. I do FB and my blog, not much else. blessings my friend.
Happy birthday Brad!
Thanks Hariod! 🙂
This is such elegant, classical words – the written presentation is like watching a movie!!
Oh, Mino…Thank you!! Your words are so lovely 😉 I hope all is super in your world ♡
This piece had so much room in it for us to gather round and feel the wonder of it all, Lorrie. I love how you weave the rhythm of the floating, eternal drummer to the place of your foot steps around the obstacles of the earth walk– joining the worlds together. This is the essential human task, to hear the sky drummer and to carry the beat in our heart while we navigate the experience of form and presence.
May the scars on your soul fade and disappear once the healing has completed.
Blessings
Michael
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“to bring me to
the next truth
the next layer
to be uncovered
exposed…
explored”
…
This met me today!
On time; harmonious; resonating.
Thank you!
What a beautiful way to express that!! Thank you, there is no greater feeling than to know that something touched someone, Julia. I feel so blessed 🙂 Have a super wonderful day! <3
You’re so welcome, Lorrie! 💕