Pozos de Mineral...the Procession of the Flowers

The portals of Pozos...a look back to the past of a people, of a culture

layers of portals that symbolize...to me...the portals we all will travel

this trip to Pozos an experience that resides deep within me...still

in these old stone walls...stories unfold, combining rich traditions of the people of Pozos...then and now, and one that we were honored to witness

I wrote the following after experiencing the Procession of the Flowers

Walking in the footsteps of so many...                                      

wtih so many

Led by the steady beat of the drum

 

Led by the dead...family members, a melding of cultures

all the dead leading us, yet walking right beside us

Butterflies follow, flit among the procession

always walking

the beat of the heart, 

of a culture

of a people

and then

I felt them...I saw them...so vivedly

my dad, his smile bright and light

Helen, Greg...Lise...my grandparents

all

I saw them...I felt them

this poem from my heart for Haiku My Heart

Comments

[spadoman]

Beautiful. Perfect. I saw them too as we ate and visited with friends and family amongst the alter de Muertos moments. Glad you have returned and glad you had a wonderful journey.

Much Peace

[Delphyne]

Beautiful pictures, beautiful story - thank you for sharing!

[somepinkflowers]

{{ yes
i know
i felt it, too

you did So Good
at capturing the feel
of it
all

powerful
powerful

i am whispering even
now }}

[Dawn Elliott]

A truly magical account of time spent in Pozos...I love the procession you participated in...with so many loved ones, here and gone. Thank you for sharing this personal part of your journey.

[Kate I]

Oh, beautiful, beautiful pics...and you know I have a special "thing" for Pozos! I love it there! I've been there 3 times and would love to go back again and stay in that ethereal wind swept silence for more than just a few hours. It's truly a very special place to feel a connection with the spirits.

[Lea]

Oh Steph... to come here and see our day through your eyes, images and poetry... and to know your sweet voice as I listen... what a gift. Thank you for your loving heart and open arms, with me forever. XO

[Queenie Believe]

Amazing photos and a wonderful journey.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie

[Laura Hegfield]

so deeply moving... I hope you will join in creating the gratitude quilt:-) more info at the top of my blog.

[Meri @ Meri's Musings]

Beautiful people in a beautiful place. Blessings, Steph!

[Barbara]

Thank you for sharing, not just the images of this wonderful celebration, but your impressions from your heart.

[rebecca]

i can still see the flush of your face, the tears, the timber of your voice soft as dreaming, yet so awake. yes. they were all there.
treasuring the journey of our souls.

[annie]

These ruins are extraordinary.

[lyle baxter]

what wonderful photos! and wonderful memories for you!

[gemma]

Sacred and full of LOVE.

[Marit]

A heartfelt post and such beautiful photos too, fabulous!