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    Dance of the Serpentine: Poetry to Refresh One's Soul
    Dance of the Serpentine: Poetry to Refresh One's Soul
    Dance of the Serpentine: Poetry to Refresh One's Soul
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    Dance of the Serpentine: Poetry to Refresh One's Soul

    By Becky Nirali Kleinschmidt

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    DANCE OF THE SERPENTINE is the follow-up collection of poems to DANCING
    FISH TOUCH THE SKY.
    This collection of poetry reflects the beauty of the earth, the peace of Ahimsa, and
    ones personal experiences and spiritual journey.
    These thought provoking poems are grounded in spirituality and awareness, as the
    author navigates through her life with an interesting perspective of people, places and
    life experiences.
    DANCE OF THE SERPENTINE tells a story of hope, peace and adventure.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateFeb 28, 2013
    ISBN9781481717854
    Dance of the Serpentine: Poetry to Refresh One's Soul
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    Becky Nirali Kleinschmidt

    Becky Nirali Kleinschmidt started on her spiritual path in 1984 when she became a student of Chetana Catherine Florida, founder of the Lighthouse Center, a non-denominational meditation center committed to meditation, peace in the world, and Ahimsa (non-violence) towards ourselves and all living beings. She has practiced mantra meditation daily since 1991, became vegetarian in 2000, and vegan in 2006. Becky, given the spiritual name Nirali, which means "unique", has traveled to India a number of times on spiritual pilgrimages as the student of Pujya Shree Chitrabhanuji, a renowned master and monk. She has a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University, has been a massage therapist, equine massage therapist,reiki practitioner, meditation student and poet. She is currently Assistant Treasurer of the Lighthouse Center, and is past President and Secretary. She is employed by Collected Works, a premier women's boutique, offering "Clothing as Art". Becky lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband, two daughters and an array of pets and equine friends.

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      Dance of the Serpentine - Becky Nirali Kleinschmidt

      © 2013 by Becky Nirali Kleinschmidt. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 03/04/2013

      ISBN: 978-1-4817-1784-7 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4817-1785-4 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2013903159

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Dedication

      Foreword

      Dance Of The Serpentine

      Where Sundance Sleeps

      Cactus Flower

      Beyond Atrium Glass

      The Echo Spot

      Gossamer Veils

      Winds Of Change

      From Beneath The Cloak

      January Moon

      Rwandan Beauty

      Indigo Gowns

      Autumn’s Ballet

      Dressed In Emerald

      To Pen And Ink

      The Seamstress

      Bright Balloons

      Gothic Girl

      Oceans Of Grass

      The Ascent

      Safe Passages

      Noble Soul

      Patina Of Gold

      The Ballad

      African Violets

      Orange Blossoms

      Brie’s Flowers

      Cherokee Lullaby

      House Of The Rising Sun

      Dreamers Rock

      As The Crow Flies

      From The Billowing Of Rushes

      Life Is

      Tribal Whispers

      The Universe

      Being

      Maui

      Song Of The Pied Wagtail

      Heather And Charms

      Sketches

      Jewel Of Peace

      Magnolia Tree

      First Song

      Bliss Of Your Being

      The Crimson Sari

      Expressions

      Stardust & Light

      Slow Tide Of Love

      Infinity

      Surrender

      Music Of Sunshine

      My Hometown

      Esmeralda

      Her Former Self

      Captured Gold

      Dusty

      The Untold Story

      Individual Hero

      Artistry Of Life

      North Star

      Silhouette

      Water Music

      A Gathering

      Through The Skylight

      The Open Road

      Greetings From The Bay

      New Again

      Sun Kissed Moments

      Dedication

      In memory of Brie. You will always be remembered and loved. To Steve, Hadley and Gabriel. You are as precious as the cactus flowers of the desert. Also,

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