by Nate Long | May 31, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work, Photography
Mulching : She wants to take what you need to be rid of, Mulching the things you need to discard Into food for the new life yet to come. Give it all to her. Why hold on to the stuff that no longer works? Sentimentality for old wounds is just plain silly, And triggered...
by Nate Long | May 23, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Lizard’s Eye : A tired bone, Seen through a lizard’s eye. A broken blade Lying rusted and red. Three-hour nights Filled with grey-blue dreams. Fingernails and tadpoles. Grassy fields and water wheels. Greasy engines and lighter fluid All living in...
by Nate Long | May 15, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Reconnecting : The Human has made it very clear from past actions and attitude: We wish to be separated from Nature. Nature, in turn, recognizes our intentions and so She pulls away from us. There are those of us who wish to reestablish our spiritual and energetic...
by Nate Long | May 9, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Flight on the Winds : A feathery seed drifts over the lawn, Over the housecat lying still in the grass, Past trees and past the birds. It flies as long as the wind wills, Floating and drifting and waiting To land in some boy’s sandbox Or to settle in the hair...
by Nate Long | May 1, 2019 | Journey Work, Special Event
Fifty Seeds : Today I am grateful for all that has grown from all the seeds that have been planted throughout my life. Thank you to all those farmers, to the rich soils, to the healing rains, to the pollinators and for allowing some things to become mulch to help new...
by Nate Long | Apr 25, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Blue Door : “The blue door was truly a magic portal into a happy place The door knob was silver and was so shiny that it sparkled And while she lay in bed she would see it and imagine it was made of diamonds” Nate Long...
