The Council

They gather before the wise one to seek his council.

His eyes alive with fire radiate his truthfulness

and  the Wolves  understanding his power

lay at the feet of the seasoned warrior.

There is much to learn and the cunning predator

acknowledges the need to experience the  visions and the

parables  of  the Story teller.

" Walk  softly upon the earth , commune with nature, for Mother Earth  bears the fruits of life. Seek not to war against her, for the battle will be lost to even the greatest of chiefs. When angry, the canyons crumble and the streams  dry up in her wrath. The existence of her people shall vanish."

" The Wolf truly LIVES in the safety of the pack. Together they are  fierce and respected among the other tribes, when they stray into the wilderness alone, peace ceases to exist for the lone wolf. He shall struggle in silence for survival, Joy is lost,  His sight is set only upon the kill. His vision has faded. Where there is no vision they perish, and the banished  shall perish alone."

Search the fire, and learn of life.

"Warmth and light emit when it's purpose is to comfort, 

but left unmanaged it rages and consumes itself 

bringing to ashes all within it's path.

Such are the ways of man."

Learn this lesson well

" Walk softly upon the generosity of provision

Dwell in peace in the safety of the pack

Beware the fullness of self

Understand the emptiness of pride

Let your life radiate brightness as the fire

Let your heart emanate the warmth of its spirit

Learn the ways of the wise,

So even the fool...  

Shall cast away bad medicine, and drink

 from the wisdom of council."

"choose your path wisely lest the fire consume you"

Boondocker

War no more forever