Studied Shamans in anthropology in college<\/p>\n
interested in learning and participating in a local drum circle<\/p>\n
saw a flier for an evening \u00a0in a semi-private location<\/p>\n
decided to come a little early to sit in and observe<\/p>\n
followed my nose,<\/p>\n
the incense burning Ponderosa Pine<\/p>\n
cool air wafts around my sandals<\/p>\n
great, I\u2019ve literally got cold feet<\/p>\n
footsteps echo,<\/p>\n
still disturbed no one is here yet<\/p>\n
I expected the \u201cregulars\u201d to be here in deep conversation<\/p>\n
with me and my awkward, \u201chi,\u201d<\/p>\n
only two chairs set up<\/p>\n
no blankets or pillows around<\/p>\n
was I supposed to bring a yoga mat?<\/p>\n
a cushion?<\/p>\n
I wonder how we\u2019ll see each other<\/p>\n
beyond the turquoise vase with wild grass strands<\/p>\n
the drum is formidable<\/p>\n
it\u2019s the only one<\/p>\n
was I supposed to bring my own drum?<\/p>\n
Finally, someone pokes his head in\u2014<\/p>\n
\u201cHello, drum circle is canceled tonight,\u201d<\/p>\n
Oh, that\u2019s too bad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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