Red fox
You walked along the roadside
Confident
Aware of more than me
You knew what you needed
And understood how to hunt for it.
You did so with a grace
That was just your way of being.
There was nothing forceful in your movements.
There was no demand in your actions.
Casually
You walked across the street.
You even stopped to stretch and scratch your ear.
You had no fear.
Then you leaped
A hop that was more of a bound.
And it was all grace-flight-and-a-jump
In one fleeting flow, non-stop.
You were precise
But not commanding.
Merely participating.
Engaging, choosing
Then activating
When you wanted to.
When we were done
You knew there was one more visit.
This time
You revealed that your target was chosen.
Though nothing about your energy revealed itself to be
Aggressive.
It could have even been a friend in your mouth
You were so casual and relaxed.
Nothing about your moves were violent
Nothing in your intentions was greedy.
You were simply participating
In the dance of life.
Oh, how much we have to learn
From you.
The hunters in our kind make prey of themselves.
The prey make poison to teach us.
They are not for the taking.
We are not king and queen here.
They are the great circle
And so, once, were we.
“Return,”
They tell me.
“It is time”
They whisper.
“The circle is ready.”
But are we?
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This poetry story, Red Fox, comes to us from Unity J. Schmidt.
Unity is a life coach, spiritual teacher and author, with an Honors English Degree from McMaster University. She has developed her career from a background including practices in shamanism, energy and sound work, meditation, and coaching. Unity’s been published by Toronto Hospital News, Your Health Source magazine, and Evolving Wellness. She has interviewed environmental activist David Suzuki and author James Redfield of The Celestine Prophecy. Unity’s work has also been featured on radio, news and television. This year, she will be releasing a new book and online group coaching program to help participants overcome stress and anxiety, and empower their lives to achieve happiness and awaken purpose.
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