Michael DePungHealing from Slavery and Healing Self? It Requires Art, Understanding, and Heart(and some lessons from the cotton fields)Jun 4Jun 4
Michael DePungThe Gazebo Fountain Artist: a Shaman’s PerspectiveThe young man who I reference in my poem is the grown son of friends of mine. I was fortunate enough to be at the man’s gallery showing. I…May 14May 14
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…May 21May 21
Michael DePunginAge of AwarenessSongs of a Shaman: the Song of Quietness(The value of simply being)Apr 17Apr 17
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…Mar 161Mar 161
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…Jan 24Jan 24
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…Jan 24Jan 24
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…Oct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
Michael DePungCarpe Admonitus! Seize the Hints!The hints want to be seized. That’s why we are given them.Sep 21, 2023Sep 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…Jul 9, 2023Jul 9, 2023