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2013 (vol. 29)

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In the November issue of the Flaming Rose Journal, we anticipate the coming of Winter. The Autumn leaves have fallen, and now there must be preparation and provision made for the coldest nights and days. This is the time to come inside and tend the Fire. This is the time to be quiet and still, to reflect upon the past and contemplate the future. This is the true beginning of the Earth's Propagation. This is the time of Inner Transformation when the Seed and Blossom first start to grow from the Conscious Realization of a New Life Being a New Life Creation unfolding amidst the bare leafless trees in this time the Winter holds the Spring

 
 
Winter Oak


after the Autumn leaves have all fallen and begun to decay the old oak tree waits patiently and with bare limbs and branches remains steadfast through frozen windswept days knowing the Winter always passes and the Spring is never far away


 

This month we have sixteen songs from the album, “The Winter Holds the Spring”, by Joe Kirkwood.


The Winter Holds the Spring, The Sacred Living Flame, In Homage to the Sacred Living Earth,
In Harmony with the Great Living Source, For the Sake of All Creation, The Eternal Source of Love,
Bring the Children Home, Once the River Ran Wild, The All Encompassing Living Spirit,
A Whole Sacred World, Forever True, We Always Dance, The Dream Will Be Fulfilled, Heal the World,
Smile Upon All Creation, Sunrise 		 
   

The Winter Holds the Spring

it's time now to come inside and tend the fire of Winter it's time now to be quiet and still to reflect and remember This is the Time of Transformation for Every Living Being and Thing This is the Time when the Seed and Blossom begin to grow into the Spring and the Winter holds the Spring the Winter holds the Spring it's time now to turn the leaves of Autumn into the compost of another new year it's time now to fertilize the earth with old sorrow an tears This is the Time of Transformation for Every Living Being and Thing This is the Time when Seed and Blossom begin to grow into Spring and the Winter holds the Spring the Winter holds the Spring it's time now to rest body and soul in the warmth and comfort of home it's time now to be close to loved ones through the freezing days of ice and snow This is the Time of Transformation for Every Living Being and Thing This is the Time when Seed and Blossom begin to grow into Spring and the Winter holds the Spring the Winter holds the Spring it's time now to conceive of the garden for the sake of future generations it's time now to teach the children their relation to all life creation This is the Time of Transformation for Every Living Being and Thing This is the Time when Seed and Blossom begin to grow into Spring and the Winter holds the Spring the Winter holds the Spring through the Eternal Circle of the seasons for Every Living Being and Thing the Winter holds the Spring the Winter holds the Spring the Winter holds the Spring the Winter holds the Spring
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The Sacred Living Flame

it's time to prepare for winter it's time to follow the rhythms of the earth it's time to envision the coldest winter storm it's time to prepare for the worst we must gather and lay away the firewood we must reap and store the harvest grain we must secure the lives of the children we must keep the Sacred Living Flame we must keep the Sacred Living Flame it's time to prepare for winter it's time to remember the falling autumn leaves it's time to imagine the bare frozen trees it's time to collect the green living seeds we must protect the green living seeds we must maintain the harvest grain we must preserve the sustenance of the earth we must keep the Sacred Living Flame we must keep the Sacred Living Flame it's time to prepare for winter it's time to see the signs in the air and sky it's time to realize the ever changing cycles it's time to perceive the fragility of life we must adapt to the changes we must understand our dependence on the harvest grain we must live in constant awareness we must keep the Sacred Living Flame we must keep the Sacred Living Flame it's time to prepare for winter it's time to acknowlege the underlying natural force it's time to comprehend our weakness it's time to comprehend the all powerful natural source we must be humble and reverent we must be thankful for the harvest grain we must relate to the Sacred Living Spirit we must keep the Sacred Living Flame we must keep the Sacred Living Flame always and always always and always we must keep the Sacred Living Flame we must keep the Sacred Living Flame the Sacred Living Flame the Sacred Living Flame the Sacred Living Flame the Sacred Living Flame
       ~ 		 
   

In Homage to the Sacred Living Earth

We shall plow the soil of Spring for the Pure Golden Wheat We shall sow the Golden Seed in accordance with our Family's Living Needs and We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth We shall tend the Fields in Summer of Pure Golden Wheat We shall pray for Rain and Golden Sunlight to support our Family's Growing Needs and We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth We shall reap the Autumn Harvest of Pure Golden Wheat We shall receive the Sustenance of Life and fulfill our Family's Daily Needs and We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth We shall secure the Home in Winter with Pure Golden Wheat We shall store the Golden Grain to provide for our Family's Future Needs and We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live We shall Live in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth in Homage to the Sacred Living Earth
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In Harmony with the Great Living Source

we'll wipe away the tears from the land we'll tenderly till the earth and we'll plant and the Great Flowering Tree will be restored our Lives will be reborn in Harmony with the Great Living Source in Harmony with the Great Living Source we'll heal the wounds of the land we'll nurture the earth and we'll plant and the Beautiful Flowering Tree will be restored our Lives will be reborn in Harmony with the Great Living Source in Harmony with the Great Living Source we'll preserve the sustenance of the land we'll teach the children how to plant and the Abundant Flowering Tree will always be restored our Lives will always be reborn in Harmony with the Great Living Source in Harmony with the Great Living Source we'll revere the beneficence of the land we'll thank God for our blessings and we'll plant the Sacred Flowering Tree must always be restored our Spirit must always be reborn in Harmony with the Great Living Source in Harmony with the Great Living Source always and forever always and forever in Harmony with the Great Living Source in Harmony with the Great Living Source
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For the Sake of All Creation

We till the Earth We sow the Seed We cultivate and care for the Flowering Tree We till the Earth We sow the Seed We propagate and preserve the Flowering Tree for the Sake of Future Generations for the Sake of All Creation for the Sake of Future Generations for the Sake of All Creation the Tree blooms the Child is conceived growing from the Love within the Flowering Tree the Tree blooms the Child is born growing up in Love beneath the Flowering Tree for the Sake of Future Generations for the Sake of All Creation for the Sake of Future Generations for the Sake of All Creation We Plant the Flowering Tree We Cultivate and Care For the Flowering Tree We Propagate and Preserve the Flowering Tree We Love the Flowering Tree We Love the Flowering Tree We Revere the Flowering Tree We Revere the Flowering Tree for the Sake of Future Generations for the Sake of All Creation for the Sake of All Creation for the Sake of All Creation
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The Eternal Source of Love

We shall return to the Place of our Birth We shall return to the Center of the Earth returning and remembering where we come from returning and remembering the Great Holy One the Source of Love the Source of Love We shall return to the Garden of Life We shall return to Paradise returning and remembering where we come from returning and remembering the Great Holy One the Source of Love the Source of Love We shall return to the Sun's Burning Fire We shall return to our Deepest Desire returning and remembering where we come from returning and remembering the Great Holy One the Source of Love the Source of Love We shall return to our Heart's True Home We shall return to the Sanctuary of our Soul returning and remembering where we come from returning and remembering the Great Holy One the Source of Love the Source of Love the Eternal Source of Love the Eternal Source of Love the Eternal Source of Love the Eternal Source of Love
          ~ 		 
   

Bring the Children Home

a mother and father are patiently trying to get their children to come back home they hold the knowlege of the old traditions they remember the stories that must be told and they teach what they know to bring the children home bring the children home bring the children home a mother and father are patiently trying to restore the connection to their children's heart they hold the love of past generations they know who they truly are and they share what they know to bring the children home bring the children home bring the children home a mother and father are patiently trying to reveal the place of their children's birth they hold the secrets of life creation they know the relation of the sacred earth and they reveal what they know to bring the children home bring the children home bring the children home a mother and father are patiently trying to assure the continuance of their children's true life course they hold the wisdom of the living spirit they know the pathway to the living source and they teach what they know to bring the children home bring the children home bring the children home living the life of the teaching giving the life of the teaching to bring the children home bring the children home bring the children home bring the children home
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Once the River Ran Wild

once the river ran wild once the water was clear and pure once the river ran wild once the people and their children would always endure once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the earth was whole and totally complete once the river ran wild once the people gratefully fulfilled their living needs once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the sun illumined the greatest depth once the river ran wild once the wind enlivened the people's breath once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the forest was ancient and vast once the river ran wild once the people were connected to their ancient past once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the animals were prolific and free once the river ran wild once the people lived in natural harmony once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the heart was the loving source once the river ran wild once the people followed its loving course once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the rivers ran wild once the stars turned through cycles of time and seasons once the rivers ran wild once the people knew their meanings and reasons once the river ran wild once the river ran wild once the rivers ran wild once all life was holy and sacred once the rivers ran wild once the people revered the whole spirit of creation once the rivers ran wild once the rivers ran wild once the rivers ran wild once the rivers ran wild
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The All Encompassing Living Spirit

Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the Sun again We will be silent and listen and let the Sun tell us how to live Joyously attuned to the Light of Life Joyously related to the Light of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the Earth again We will be silent and listen and the let the Earth tell us how to live Thankfully attuned to the Sustenance of Life Thankfully related to the Sustenance of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the Flower again We will be silent and listen and let the Flower tell us how to live Sensibly attuned to the Beauty of Life Sensibly related to the Beauty of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the Heart again We will be silent and listen and let the Heart tell us how to live Lovingly attuned to All Forms of Life Lovingly related to All Forms of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the River again We will be silent and listen and the let the River tell us how to live Peacefully attuned to the Harmony of Life Peacefully related to the Harmony of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the Wind again We will be silent and listen and let the Wind tell us how to live Consciously attuned to the Breath of Life Consciously related to the Breath of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the Stars again We will be silent and listen and let the Stars tell us how to live Wondrously attuned to the Mystery of Life Wondrously related to the Mystery of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit Within the Silence We will hear the Voice of the Creator again We will be silent and listen and let the Creator tell us how to live Reverently attuned with the Source of Life Reverently related to the Source of Life and the Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit the All Encompassing Living Spirit
         ~ 		 
   

A Whole Sacred World

We'll try to hold the Sun in our Heart We'll try to shine our Light We'll try to follow the Sunlit Path on the Sacred Journey of Life and We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to nurture the Fertile Earth We'll try to preserve the Flowering Tree We'll try to honor Every Sacred Being and Every Sacred Thing and We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to purify the polluted Water We'll try to cleanse the tainted Stream We'll try to free the Flowing River on its course to the Great Sacred Sea and We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to rise upon an Eagle's Wings We'll try to touch the Clear Blue Sky We'll try to return to the Sacred Mountain and learn once again to Fly and We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to live in Love and Peace We'll try to fulfill our True Life Desire We'll try to join all our Sisters and Brothers around the Eternal Sacred Fire and We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to protect the Innocent Children We'll try to build a Strong Enduring Home We'll try to share the Ancient Sacred Wisdom of the Sacred Living Soul and We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to hold the Stars in our Heart We'll try to shine our Light We'll try to follow the Starlit Path through the Sacred Mystery of the Night and We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World We'll try to be what our Grandfathers prayed for We'll try to restore a Whole Sacred World a Whole Sacred World a Whole Sacred World a Whole Sacred World a Whole Sacred World
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Forever True

we sing the Song of Olden Days with Complete Adoration we sing the Song of the Whole Living Earth and the Sacredness of All Creation the Old is not gone the Old is Forever New the Old is not false the Old is Forever True Forever True Forever True we sing the Song of Olden Days with Joyous inspiration we sing the Song of the Flowering Tree and the Beauty of All Creation the Old is not gone the Old is Forever New the Old is not false the Old is Forever True Forever True Forever True wesing the Song of Olden Days with Growing Realization we sing the Song of Love and Care and the Relatedness of All Creation the Old is not gone the Old is Forever New the Old is not false the Old is Forever True Forever True Forever True we sing the Song of Olden Days with Quiet Contemplation we sing the Song of Unity and Peace and the Harmony of All Creation the Old is not gone the Old is Forever New the Old is not false the Old is Forever True Forever True Forever True we sing the Song of Olden Days with Blissful Exultation we sing the Song of Sun Moon and Stars and the Wonder of All Creation the Old is not gone the Old is Forever New the Old is not false the Old is Forever True Forever True Forever True we sing the Song of Olden Days with Humble Supplication we sing the Song of the Great Living Spirit and the Source of All Creation the Old is not gone the Old is Forever New the Old is not false the Old is Forever True Forever True Forever True Forever True Forever True
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We Always Dance

We dance to honor the Sun We dance to welcome the Light We dance to greet the New Day We dance to depart the Passing Night We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We dance to till the Fertile Earth We dance to plant the Living Seed We dance to observe the Flower's Beauty We dance to preserve the Living Tree We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We dance to marry and express our Love We dance to build the Family Home We dance when the children are born We dance as they mature and grow We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We dance to share our Ancestor's Knowlege We dance to teach and to inspire We dance to share the Ancient Sacred Wisdom We dance to keep the Ancient Sacred Fire We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We dance to join All our Relations We dance to join the Old and the Young We dance for the sake of Future Generations We dance for the World Creation to come We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We dance to celebrate our Great Gifts and Blessings We dance in Joy and Thankfulness We dance to heal our wounds and ease our suffering We dance in sorrow and death We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We dance to honor the Setting Sun We dance to welcome the Darkened Night We dance in the Circle of Moon and Stars We dance in the Eternity of Life and Time We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Dance We Dance We Always Dance We Always Dance We Always Dance We Always Dance
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The Dream Will Be Fulfilled

with abiding faith and enduring trust We will follow our Dream with unwavering purpose and patient perseverance We will follow our Dream Our Spirit will arise again Our Lives will be resurrected again Our People will Live Our People will Live and the Dream will be Fulfilled the dream will be Fulfilled with undaunted courage and growing strength We will follow our Dream with unbreakable confidence and unrestrainable freedom We will follow our Dream Our Spirit will arise again Our Lives will be resurrected again Our People will Live Our People will Live and the Dream will be Fulfilled the Dream will be Fulfilled with all embracing love and full empathy We will follow our Dream with all encompassing reverence for every living thing We will follow our Dream Our Spirit will arise again Our Lives will be resurrected again Our People will Live Our People will Live and the Dream will be Fulfilled the Dream will be Fulfilled with increasing awareness of our relation to the whole world We will follow our Dream with humble thankfulness for the sustenance of the whole earth We will follow our Dream Our Spirit will arise again Our Lives will be resurrected again Our People will Live Our People will Live and the Dream will be Fulfilled the Dream will be Fulfilled with ever hopeful thoughts of peace and harmony We will follow our Dream with ever joyful hearts joined in unity We will follow our Dream Our Spirit will arise again Our Lives will be resurrected again Our People will Live Our People will Live and the Dream will be Fulfilled the Dream will be Fulfilled with total commitment to the path of the sacred We will follow our Dream with total dedication to the seventh generation We will follow our Dream Our Spirit will arise again Our Lives will be resurrected again Our People will Live Our People will Live and the Dream will be Fulfilled the Dream will be Fulfilled the Dream will be Fulfilled the Dream will be Fulfilled
          ~ 		 
   

Heal the World

we will heal together we will ease our suffering we will give each other comfort we will give each other relief healing together we heal each other first healing together we heal the world we heal the world we will heal together we will share our grief we will console each other's sorrow we will smile again joyously healing together we heal each other first healing together we heal the world we heal the world we will heal together we will forgive past injuries we will resolve our differences we will bring each other peace healing together we heal each other first healing together we heal the world we heal the world we will heal together we will restore the living tree we will nurture the damaged earth we will plant a new living seed healing together we heal each other first healing together we heal the world we heal the world we will heal together we will reaffirm our faith we will resurrect the sacred spirit we will recreate a sacred place healing together we heal each other first healing together we heal the world we heal the world heal the world heal the world heal the world heal the world
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Smile Upon All Creation

the Sun will rise again in our Heart We will restore the Light of Life We will live happily once again We will live happily once again and Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation the Earth will bloom again in our Heart We will restore the Flowering Tree of Life We will live happily once again We will live happily once again and Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation the Child will be born again in our Heart We will restore the Innocence of Life We will live happily once again We will live happily once again and Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation the People will be joined again in our Heart We will restore the Relations of Life We will live happily once again We will live happily once again and Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation the River will flow again in our Heart We will restore the Water of Life We will live happily once again We will live happily once again and Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation the Wind will blow again in our Heart We will restore the Breath of Life We will live happily once again We will live happily once again and Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation the Sacred Fire will burn again in our Heart We will restore the Sacred Spirit of Life We will live happily once again We will live happily once again and Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation Smile upon All Creation
         ~ 		 
   

Sunrise

Sunrise Sunrise at the Dawn of Creation Sunrise at the Dawn of a New Day our Hearts are open to the Light of Life our Hearts are open to the Light of Love our Hearts are open to the Light of Joy our Hearts are open to the Light of the Wholly One and We Shine Now We Shine We Shine Now We Shine We Shine Now We Shine We Shine Now We Shine Sunrise Sunrise at the Dawn of Creation Sunrise at the Dawn of a New Age at the Dawn of a New Age Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise
 
Green Leaf
 
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