A Life of Wonder

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If I had been born an eagle, could I utter the name of God?
In the low grassy marsh, they would search for me.
Legends would be created for my wings, my soar, and I would have no concern for greatness, or comfort, or anything

other than the gentle descent of these wood colored feathers falling closely to the heart.

In the hour of wonder, before the sun melts into the hills and man turns on his lights, I will be watching from the highest branch which can hold me.
I am the keeper of the space between heaven and water, only the tribal warrior song can rouse me from my slumber.

I do not know the word wind, I only know the wind.
I am beyond death and have no fear of it.
Do not call me fearless.
It is my legacy to seek.
It is my legacy to consume without polluting.
In the stillness before man wakes, I find my music.
His fire attracts me. His fire invites me.
With the ancient voice, he evokes my name.
A place without time, hidden within themselves, they who seek me, follow their wonder.

They who seek me follow me into the low grassy marsh.

-Zach Braiker

Inspired by a Song: Huun Huur Tu – Song of a Lonely Man