Bear Comes Calling

Bear stands in the distance…
Waiting, waiting, waiting
I walk toward, fearful of the unknown
Bear waits, waits, waits

Approaching bear with respect
My heart thuds with fear
Her claws, her teeth, her strength
Slowly, cautiously, I walk

Comfort rises off of her
Love, caring, knowing
My fears released
I look at her

She glances back
Without words, I know to follow
She leads me into a rock covered entrance
I stand for a moment, eyes adjusting to the dark

My thoughts race as I try to make logic
Let go of thoughts, she instructs
Feel, be, sense, know
No, No, NO, I whimper, it must make logic

The coolness settles me
Bear skulls line the walls, bringing comfort with their wisdom
Know, she says, just know
Do not hold so tightly to ideas and misperceptions

Know your heart, your wisdom
Sovereignty is in your heart
Sovereignty is knowing you
Sovereignty is claiming you

Sinking into the cool earth
I whimper as the logic that has sustained me is taken from me
I stare into the abyss of knowing
Feeing her warm bear breath as she lays beside me

I sink into her warmth, feeling nurtured
My eyes close, dreams dance
Logic flies away
Dreamtime fills my soul

Know, know, know, she whispers
Feel, feel, feel,
Believe, believe, believe
Be your truths

A cool breeze tingles my nose
I awaken, I stretch, I feel, I know
Bear has gone, but bits of fur remain
I trust her knowledge, I trust my heart