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Footprints in the Wind^sm # 897

Do we want more warring in our world? Do we want more listening to each other? Are we ready to work together to help each other? These are the questions for our country this election time.

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Metaphor is all about us: the open skies—or closed over—the breeze, the green open spaces, the roads leading us to the future—one future only—rows of chairs facing the only person whose message matters, the height of the chairs in the council and board chambers. All these things convey a message we always catch. It is so strong and subtle, we surprise ourselves when we say it out loud.

Saying it out loud is a radical, rebellious act, something that will get me thrown out of the room. It may in fact close down the conversation as much as it opens it. A 50/50 chance at a necessary conversation is better than none. But is there a better way? Can we be kind about it? Sure. Seek it out. Tease it out. Invent.

The prophetic voice can be soft and kindly.

:- Doug.

Caring for the world, ourselves
Coming again into our strength

:- Doug.

The metaphor is the message
The metaphor carries the futures
Changeable only in the Now

:- Doug.

A dream inspires me—
Fire has destroyed their theatre
But to celebrate and thank us
People of the theatre are setting up chairs
To put on a show for our community
In the face of the delivered blow
To dance in mourning celebration
Giving

:- Doug.