Here’s a “Prosery.” It’s a prompt challenge at Dverse where we take the lines from a poem and weave them into a prose piece, fiction or non-fiction. If you accept, the prose piece has to be 144 words in length, not including the title.
Here are today’s lines:
“I have no skills for flight or wings
to skim the waves effortlessly, like the wind itself.”
From Ada Limón, “The Magnificent Frigatebird”
This AI-generated image was designed to represent the four spirit animals that guide me. In shamanic traditions, spirit animals are powerful symbols of wisdom, protection, and personal growth. Each person may have unique animal guides that offer insight and strength in different aspects of life.
The Tide of Four – (My Spirit Animals)
I have no skills for flight or wings to skim the waves effortlessly, like the wind itself.
Yet the elements listen when I call.
The tide shimmers under the moon’s silver eye, whispering names only I understand. The air hums with ancient words, and my body thrums with the presence of four beings—the guides who have always walked beside me.
The great wings of the sky fold around me, lifting my thoughts into the wind’s embrace. The spirit of the deep stirs, pulling me toward the rhythm of the water, singing its secrets into my bones. The claws of the wild carve strength into my soul, their silent wisdom teaching me how to strike when the moment is right.
They are more than companions. They are woven into me, part of my essence, and I am theirs.
I step forward, where the land meets the restless sea.
Tonight, I will not fight the pull of my magic.
Tonight, I will embrace it.
My spirit animals—the Jaguar, Beetle, Octopus, and Vulture—each embody distinct qualities that resonate with me. The Jaguar represents courage, stealth, and inner power, moving through darkness with confidence and control. The Beetle, small yet resilient, symbolizes persistence, adaptability, and transformation. The Octopus, with its fluid intelligence and ability to shape-shift, teaches strategy, intuition, and resourcefulness. Finally, the Vulture, often misunderstood, is a master of renewal, purification, and seeing beyond illusion, helping turn endings into new beginnings.
Together, these animals form a sacred guide, offering lessons, protection, and inspiration in my journey.
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