Visions in the Smoke

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Where smoke weaves through the stars, futures are foretold in its shifting tales,
In the hush of night, the fire breathes, Its whispers reach beyond the trees.
Elder seer, with ancient eyes, Seeks truths beneath the moonlit skies,
Billows rise, with secrets wound, Spirits dance, without a sound.

Within the flames, the past unwinds, Guiding hands and wandering minds,
Smoke trails loom, a path untold, Light and shade, their stories fold.
Challenges rise from embers glow, Strength from within, the tribe will grow,
Mountains crest and rivers bend, Natures gifts to comprehend.

The seer speaks of trials near, Yet speaks of hearts that persevere,
Stars above and earth below, Through the smoke, their wisdom flows.
Fertile fields and bounty found, Promises of sacred ground,
Whispers blend with crackling wood, In the stillness, understood.

Faces lit by fires grace, Hope renews in every face,
As dawn breaks and shadows flee, Spirits voices, wild and free.
Guided by the visions cast, Into future, from the past,
Embrace the smoke, the flame, the night, Find the strength to rise and fight.


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Oliver Stone, a pen name, is an author deeply influenced by Apache wisdom and the natural world. Born in Silver City, New Mexico, his life journey includes service in the Marine Corps and a career in non-profit management. Stone's connection to Apache teachings began in his childhood, as his father was fortunate to learn from Tahoma Whispering Wind, a revered Apache elder, during his time at Mary Himes' Poor Folks Farm in Dry Creek. This ancestral link to Tahoma's wisdom ignited Stone's lifelong passion for Apache philosophy and practices. Drawing from his father's teachings and his own diverse experiences, Stone now dedicates himself to bridging ancient Apache knowledge with modern-day challenges through his writing. His work, including "Spirit of the Wild: Reconnecting with Nature's Wisdom," aims to help readers reconnect with nature, find inner peace, and live harmoniously with the earth, reflecting the deep respect for nature and interconnectedness central to Apache philosophy.