Since the 2019/2020 national fire disaster debate has focussed on a number of positive possibilities for better fire control, especially Indigenous Cultural Fire methods which are cool fires. One of the beliefs around Cultural Fire is its capacity to be a healing process, much like the North American Indigenous belief that fire is healing.
“Cultural fire means everything. It means healing Country and when you heal Country you heal people.” Wurundjeri Elder – Dave Wandin
Healing Blackened trunks of last year's controlled burn, the ravages of heat intense to the sensitive eye, some have fallen while others are resisting change, ∼ some have survived to show the tale of life ∽ Of fragile, selfless community transforming together, how green vibrantly shines and wouldn't be the same without the healing narrative of blackened trunks. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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Lovely poem. We need a lot more fragile selfless communities transforming themselves if we all want to survive.
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Yes, very much so Pat, it is our need and our hope., thank you for resonating.
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A beautiful, meaningful poem, Paul. The bristle pine trees in CA depend on fire for germination. Fires are a part of nature but can be devastating for people. Global warming might be the cause of the severe fire seasons some areas are experiencing lately. I hope Australia does not have abnormal fires this year. Take care! ❤
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Yes, hoping you and wee have better years ahead. Fortunately our state govts are learning from our Indigenous elders about better prescribed burning methods. Thank you Cheryl.
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I understand the purpose of controlled burns and their role in regeneration of plant life, but I still find those blackened trunks disturbing.
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Yes, I do too, fortunately some of our state govts are starting to listen to our Indigenous elders.
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That’s something, at least.
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Yes, hoping it will be a real solution. I read that the same dialogue is happening in some of your states too.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
good stuff!
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Many thanks Jonathan, very kind.
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Very good poetry!
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Thank you! 🙂
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“WOOF-WOOF-!” 😀
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🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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🙂
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😊✨👍
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Great theme – healing as we burn the dross away. I need to catch up.on your poetry Paul. Such a refreshing read
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No obligation though, just when you can, life is full 🙂 Thank you.
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Beautiful
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Many thanks for that.
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