Santera

You're really starting to open up about your real personal
thought huh? Refreshing ! :)

Well as I see it, if I am gonna embark on a new journey in life let it begin with bringing it all to the light, fearlessly.
 
thanks babes
Red

Oh we have similar beliefs and rituals here, I totally relate dear Red.

You Know Grace In my extensive studies I have learned that most ancient cultures have some sort of ancestor/nature worship that with some luck has not disappeared totally as a matter of fact they are slowly coming back to the forefront because people are tired of the empty rhetoric of the modern main stream religions.

Here is another interesting fact most of the ancient beliefs do not conflict with modern religions you can practice both, BUT the "new" anglo-christian religions abhor if not vehemently condemn all the old beliefs. what do they fear?


Thank you Grace for reading this piece.
Red  

I really enjoyed this Gypsy, it so much easier to practice such things here in Wales.

A wonderful write dear.

As I was saying to Grace in the above comment, most of the ancient cultures know the value of such things and as a matter of historical and cultural pride they keep these practices alive, its the ultra modern that feel these practices shameful and backward. Thank you my witchy kindred for reading and commenting. ;)


Red  

great stuff and very informing

many thanks

marcus

Thank You Marcus for your continual support.:-)


Red

I've read this twice and studied your comments as well!
It's true that you learn something new every day and if it's warranted, you take it in good faith and apply it to your life where needed! I've learn enough in this beautiful masterpiece to seek deeper in other religions and cultural backgrounds.
There is great wisdom in your pen, Red! It's an honor to read and learn from you! Thank you for sharing! Xoxo
Poetic love~

Ms.Rain it is you who greatly honors me with your generous comment. Humbly I say to you that if my knowledge seemed wise and worth learning, than I have done my duty towards you and honored my ancestors. It is as it is supposed to be, those of us who have heeded the calling to keep our culture's legacy alive have a solemn duty to teach it to those who may no nothing of it.  
 
Alafia Ache to you my sister
Red  

I admire your honesty and sincerity in this poem, my friend...old customs and traditions which are deeply rooted in our veins were suppressed by the "conquistadors" out of fear of reprisal from our ancestors. But, they were wrong! The flame is continuously burning...

It does indeed! Those of us who have taken up the task, must bring it forward into the light so that it continues to burn bright for the future generations. The greatest crime in life is to let our beautiful cultural beliefs die, it is our unique fingerprint as a people. I for one would weep such a loss. Thank you for reading my friend.
 
 
Red  

great depth Red...inner spirits and fires swirl here!

Thank you Strider, loved your comment, yes fires and inner spirits most definitely!

Red

Alafia and Asheo!You Have So Much Creative Flow.I Enjoy Your Poems!And As We Say In Palo Mayombe,Nsala Malakum,Kiambote,CheCheBeCheChe!

Thank you my brother, it is good to see more of us stepping forward.

Bawoni Oremi(Hello my friend!)Ese gan (Thank you very much)! Gba nkan rere timo fefun e(Accept my best wishes)Alafia Ache!

Peace
Red

As always Red...
you give the food for thought in every write Sis!


This piece goes on the reading list
Ache!

Fire

Haha Glad you feel it so my sister, thank you so much for reading.

peace and light to you
 
Red

I Love to see such WONDERFUL truths...who better than You to Pen them!!!
Always Love visiting---I have longed for spiritual unity since I was old enough to feel the hypocrisy of the "faithful" man.
Writ in Wisdom Dear Red!!!

As long as we continue to strive towards it Soul, we will achieve the impossible one day. The great creator is big enough for us all. Thank you my friend.

Red  

I love ancient cultures and what you have described here entices me greatly. I was watching a documentary about the Inca the other day . . . and wasn't it beautiful? Their ways, their beliefs. Compared to what we have now . . . this pretense and shallowness and noise and vacantness of thought . . . what we have now seemed incomparably empty.

I love this poem, Red. I have become your fan.

I agree wholeheartedly Demo, I think many are experiencing the religious vacuum, where the main stream religions are not adaptable to the times we live in and are so insular that it alienates its parishioners and congregants.In sharp contrast the old beliefs were and are more in sinc with nature and with us as natural beings. Thank you for your loyal patronage I appreciate the following.

Red    

hahah you would remember just the steamy sex part Gabriel "satiro" lol Thank you For Reading.

Red