by Nate Long | Jan 5, 2017 | Illustration, Journey Work
Healing of White Fox : Earthkeeper finds an injured White Fox.She wraps its paw in juniper berry jelly and honey.An ancient song of healing whispers from her heart,Out and through and into this small beast.Then out and through and into all beasts of the Wild Wood....
by Nate Long | Dec 31, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
New Messages : Keep the front door openWith anticipation and joyFor a new messenger comesBringing a new message Happy New Year– Nate Long “Owl” Ink with digital manipulation
by Nate Long | Dec 15, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Generations : (haiku) Ancestors hold tightJoy passes down the red lineMy child’s smile still glows — This is my Journey to visit with Joy. — Nate Long “Owl” Ink and colored pencil with digital...
by Nate Long | Dec 7, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Witness : She hugs thecolorfully woven blanket but lets her bare shoulders out to feel the crispnessand the sting of the air. She seems to see everything even with her eyes gentlyclosed. She is Witness tothe snowfall across a far-stretching field where leafless trees...
by Nate Long | Nov 25, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Together in the Round : Stand in the middle Let the Circle surround Turn slowly and look each in the eye And fall into the stare into love Until the dizziness of spinning Becomes the normal way to be. The power of that unseen touching Binds and holds the standing...
by Nate Long | Nov 18, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Wishbone and the Turkey God : Break that wishbone;Hear it crackWith full, after-dinner earsOf a Sunday child still dressedLike a baby dollIn a smaller version of daddy’sThree-piece, pin-striped suit;With hair greased backOn a rounded headAnd a...
