Michael DePungHealing Song Heard by a Shaman: Song of the Bird Trio of Hawk, Cardinal, DoveI read nature in a very similar manner to the way I read oracle cards. Different animals, plants, and aspects of the Elements all have…·5 min read·May 2, 2024----
Michael DePunginAge of AwarenessSongs of a Shaman: the Song of Quietness(The value of simply being)·3 min read·Apr 17, 2024----
Michael DePungOn Being a Shaman and Hearing the Songs of the Spirits!On January 23 and 24, I posted two poems. I entitled them “A Song of a Shaman” in two parts. I am a shaman based on definition of my…·3 min read·Mar 16, 2024--1--1
Michael DePungA Song of a Shaman (Part 2)Yesterday, I shared a poem of a personal interaction of how one child could affect massive change. Today, I share this poem that has been…·2 min read·Jan 24, 2024----
Michael DePungA Song of a Shaman (Not all songs are sweet)I admit I tend to over-explain and over-think, so I will say little by way of introduction to this poem, which will be followed by another…·2 min read·Jan 24, 2024----
Michael DePungThe Evolution of a Poem: Genocide of the TreesI wrote this poem based on events in my neighborhood, ones that continue. On the surface, the things happening include cutting down trees…·4 min read·Oct 11, 2023----
Michael DePungCarpe Admonitus! Seize the Hints!The hints want to be seized. That’s why we are given them.·3 min read·Sep 21, 2023----
Michael DePungLooking at Life through the Eyes of a Wild PoetA former colleague and friend’s poem of Facebook inspired me to respond with this poem to comment back to him. We both taught English…·1 min read·Jul 9, 2023----
Michael DePungOne Soul Expression of This ShamanIn times past and lives past, life was different. People were not. We have always come to this Middle World, Earth, planet, or whatever one…·2 min read·Jul 6, 2023--1--1
Michael DePungA Poem of Celebration and ReflectionThis poem is dedicated to Dr. John M. Ramsay, whose life’s work has inspired many and continues to do so.1 min read·Dec 24, 2022----