2: Nine Of Natures

Nine in number are the keys
to the innate qualities
part and parcel to the soul
that combine to make it whole

Nine of leading links are there
forged in a chain to share
all responsibilities
governing the faculties

Nine of Natures interlock
equal members of the flock
form the human consciousness
none is worst and none is best



Nine is all the humans being
put together for the seeing
brought to light as they assemble
round the ancient "Ennea-symbol"

On this pithy, compact graph
grain is winnowed from the chaff
numbers are personified
natures are identified

Gaze within the "Ennea-mirror"
human traits are made clearer
motives at your beck and call
names are given to them all



See the way in which they mix up
in your fundamental make-up
witness all the gifts and talents
hanging in the "Ennea-balance"

Nine of spokes around a drum
in conterminous order come
each successor's beat begins
where it's predecessor's ends

Told in tales, sung in fables
known by many names and labels
human natures carved in rock
counting round the "Ennea-Clock"

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One of natures: Common Sense
the Father of benevolence
Wisdom is the gift alone
by which all the rest are known

Second Nature: Empathy
the Mother of fertility
Charity invites concern
gives without thought of return

Third: Adaptability
Child of great possibility
Where Ambition reaches goals
assume the self is playing roles



Four of natures: Native Art
investigates the human heart
Pure Aesthetic Introspection
recreates with deep reflection

Fifth: Rationality
seeks truth in totality
Where the nest and bed are feathered
Prosperous Ideas are gathered

Nature six: Fidelity
honors groups with loyalty
Reverence defends the lines
forms a bond of common minds



Seventh: Versatility
celebrates diversity
Joy and Spirit inter-mesh
keep the mental interest fresh

Nature eight: Vitality
overcomes adversity
Every other nature thrives
where the Power of Will survives

Nature nine: Serenity
maintains constant harmony
Patience is the final word
keeps all natures in accord

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Into life as each is driven
nine are the gifts the self is given
each comprising an honest cut
all gifts being equal, but

individuals emphasize
over-develop and dramatize
one or two above the rest
believing them to be the best

Human beings tend to hover
feel one nature or another
has some extra special smack
all the rest appear to lack



When the human consciousness
favors one above the rest
there the self attempts to dwell
captured by that nature's spell

Once the psyche has to strain
against the locomotive grain
grooves are formed, weights are borne
a personality rut is worn

Having one gift punctuated
leaves the others understated
Too much shift in one location
leads to frequent self-stagnation



No one gift can carry them all
Destiny may rise and fall
when in times of over-stress
one lone gift is put to test

Nine are the natures torn asunder
once they begin to buckle under
nine, the most distinctive ways
the personality decays

When the numbers over-state
making attempts to compensate
an imbalance self will feel
lop-side on the "Ennea-Wheel"

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copyright 2009, Song Of Numbers, Ennea-Dragon

1: Nine Of Numbers

Nine were the numbers given man
when the counting first began
Nine were the quantities represented
Nine were the qualities they presented

Nine, apart from the empty symbol
known as the quantity of nothing, Zero
nine are the only numerals seen
Nine is everything numbers mean

Nine, the product of three times three
triplet branches of the triplet tree
ennea-grammatically demonstrates
numbers stand for character traits


Nine are the players on a baseball team
U.S. Justices held supreme
seminal planets in the solar field
nine individuals are revealed

Nine are the Muses of Mythology
the principles ruling Numerology
apertures found in the human body
Nine is the fundamental every body

Nine are the paradigms, nine is whole
cardinal attributes of the soul
worthy needs the soul espouses
well-known selves in their self-made houses


Nine, the first ones found in numbers
Knights of the round, the founding members
come with penalties and awards
positive / negative double-edged swords

Read on further, be prepared
nine are the types you'll see compared
the best of qualities humans reach
the worst of traits that go with each

Nine are the voices numbers cast
standing out in sharp contrast
stripped-down traits that say "I am"
clockwise round the Ennea-gram

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One of Numbers, The Supervisor

One is a principled entity
the symbol of frugality
one-of-a-kind, a rarity
one is straight Integrity

One is -someness-, second-to-none

a sole objective, the self is one
straight as an arrow on a one-way street
a first-impression in the judgment seat

One is foresight wearing blinders
best behavioral rare reminders
instinct's only, lonely sample
trying to set a Good Example


One is a New Year's resolution
a single-minded institution
the voice of Sensibility
a single shred of decency

One is critical, even pompous
keeping an eye on a Moral Compass
standing erect with a discipline whip
practicing strict One-upmanship

One is a tutor in charge of pupils
being Ethical, having Scruples
the poster child for the prudent soul
found in the house of Self-Control



Two of Numbers, The Missionary

Two is the point of empathy
the origin of fecundity
gushing with heartfelt sympathy
two is true Sensitivity

Two is -moreness-, husband and wife
a mother and father affirming life
second-opinions, happy and sad
taken together-ness, good with bad

Two is the one to divide itself
simply emotional, beside itself
a bedside-manner applying gauzes
being supportive of Worthy Causes


Two is polarity, white and black
opposite characters that attract
lion and lamb, hawk and dove
sharing burdens of hate and love

Two is duplicitous, Saint-cum-bigot
both hands on an emotional spigot
two-faced, hystrionic, virtue-stressing
interfering, second-guessing

Two is caring doing it's part
being Compassionate, having Heart
the voice of Charity, twice as nice
the house of Love's Self-Sacrifice



Three of Numbers, The Impresario

Three is a new complexity
the changing face of imagery
geometric mutability
three is Adaptability

Three is the symbol where solid starts
-greaterness- than the sum of it's parts
the visible form all comers take
that greets the eyes for appearances sake

Three is excellent, out of the chute
shows up dressed in a three-piece-suit
the voice of Recognized Potentials
coming across with Good Credentials


Three are the most essential needs
where three happens, three succeeds
Any progress that has been made
three turns into a big parade

Three is a phony, lets you flatter
striking a pose on a social ladder
scenery chewing, dressed to kill
trying to pass a Three-dollar-bill

Three is driven to playing roles
being Competent, having Goals
the Alter Ego's cream of the cream
the house of promotional Self-Esteem



Four of Numbers, The Innovator

Four is a grand formality
graceful individuality
expressing itself aesthetically
four is pure Creativity

Four is the square that contains itself
the boundary line that frames itself
reflecting on the exterior
the -differentness- of the interior

Four is a breath of new, fresh air
unique approach with a certain flair
the voice of Personal Introspection
breaking the rules with a Good Exception


Four are the seasons and their splendors
the disparate artistry each one renders
cardinal winds from distant forces
bringing news from dissimilar sources

Four is pretentious, the Queen of Hearts
keeping track with comparison charts
stoops to imperious condescension
nursing wounds in the fourth-dimension

Four with deep insight is graced
being Talented, having Taste
a colorful blend of heart and mind
the house of interior Self-Design



Five of Numbers, The Theoretician

Five is the well-known faculty
employing intellectuality
relying on mental acuity
five is sheer Ingenuity

Five is the issue of head orders
the Pentagon building - "head" quarters
the -sharpness- of a brilliant star
the thoughtful spare tire on a car

Five is the zoom on a mental lens
wanting to see where the galaxy ends
focusing in on the tiniest spot
figuring out with an Excellent Thought


Five are the senses that come discerning
the mental connection wired for learning
touching tangible necessities
confirming what the mind's eye sees

Five is greedy, wants it all
hoards behind an emotional wall
petulant, suffering fools all day
stingy as a five-and-dime store give-away

Five goes to scientific pains
being Knowledgeable, having Brains
the voice of logical, Clear Deduction
lodged in the house of Self-Instruction



Six of Numbers, The Patriot

Six is related to majority
the source of government authority
authentic commonality
six is Group Mentality

Six in Nature's symmetry dwells
crystals, snow flakes, honey-comb cells
a symbol of -alikeness- by alliance
the shape of true, sincere compliance

Six conforms to the lead batons
sheriffs' badges, hexagons
corporate faith in church and nation
earning a citizen's Good Citation


Six: the majority of members
grass roots, safety found in numbers
the voice of Patriotic Vigilance
a guard on duty with a sixth-sense

Six is afraid of what's ahead
goes to sleep with a nameless dread
stretches his neck to save his nose
scanning the skies for UFOs

Six is devotion's staunch belief
being Committed, having Faith
unionizing with a vengeance
camped in the house of Collective-Conscience



Seven of Numbers, The Raconteur

Seven is a mixed curiosity
moving at a high velocity
bursting with mental agility
seven is plus Versatility

Seven is -multiness- at it's peak
updated schedules, days of the week
comedian's comical thumb-nail sketch
audiences' seventh-inning stretch

Seven is a bird's-eye-view of nerve
native wit on a hair-pin curve
ready to go at the slightest rumor
hopping aboard the ship Good Humor


Wonders of the ancient world are Seven
rainbow colors, levels of Heaven
contingency plan-making on the run
lots of variety, just for fun

Seven is reckless, gathers clutter
rushes to judgment with a corner-cutter
breaks a mirror and finds attached
a seven-year itch that can't be scratched

Seven is pluck with good luck near it
being Exuberant, having Spirit
the voice of Quick Familiarization
the house of Self-Diversification



Eight of Numbers, The Autocrat

Eight is a ready opportunity
dominating with vitality
arms-around capacity
eight is extra Tenacity

Eight has self-preserving charms
scorpion legs, octopus arms
the billiard game's conclusive ball
bold, decisive, winner-takes-all

Eight has -seriousness- in purpose
the Eighth Amendment, habeus corpus
basic instinct, brutally smart
taking the lead with a Good Head-Start


Eight is justice in the wild
protection for the inner child
ready to fight for the lion's share
Climbs a mountain because it's there

Eight is arrogant, hatching a scheme
robs from the weak to support the regime
cut-throat, lustful, lying in wait
to grab all the goodies with tentacles eight

Eight is an appetite, soup to nuts
being Strong, having Guts
the voice of pure, Instinctive Science
ruling the house of Self-Reliance



Nine of Numbers, The Diplomat

Nine is a fine finality
the picture of neutrality
content with anonymity
nine is all Equanimity

Nine is atop two flights of stairs
contemplating in the rarified airs
feeling composed of nerves un-jittered
thinking all things are well-considered

Nine in a crisis melts the ice
serving a pie with an extra slice
even-temper, long sensations
smoothing things over with Good Vibrations


Nine is a calm reporter sending
word of a possible happy ending
the balancer of the qualities
the harmonizer of the faculties

Nine is lazy, rarely athletic
placid, negligent, goal apathetic
out of sight or last in line
dozing off again on old cloud-nine

Nine is the equalizing law
being Composed, having Sang Froid
the voice of Patience by profession
the instinct's house of Self-Possession

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Thus, the nine of numbers stand
linked together in the "Ennea-band"
points on a circle taking stock
marking time on the "Ennea-clock"

Ten, the hand that sweeps the dial
keeping track of the rank and file
points to the principal witnesses
Nine is Time's what-time-it-is

Look for the quality a number brings
Adding numbers is adding things
See how the figures go to show
the whole nine yards, tic-tac-toe

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Nine, the number gives one pause
Nine adheres to magical laws
inexplicable symmetries
mathematical mysteries

If reductive math is done
(reduce all sums to digits of - one)
Twelve, for instance, adds to Three
One is what Ten (one and aught) will be

Nine plus Three is Twelve, but see
the one and two add back to Three
Nine plus any other member
always adds back to that number


Under the same rule's application
results invert with multiplication
Nine in a sum evaporates
Nine in a product dominates

Nine times three is Twenty-seven
Nine is the sum of two and seven
Anything multiplied by Nine
always adds right back to Nine

No one questions the pedagogic
numbers all adhere to logic
Let it be known that in addition
numbers have instinct and emotion


Nine are the months it takes the womb
to weave a human on the loom
Nine of qualities find expression
all in the consciousness of a person

Study your place on the number line
a stitch in time will save you nine
Learn your numerical blessings and curses
glean from the following chapters and verses

Why, that a human seeks improvement
When, that a number must have movement
Where, when they set the standards bar
What, when a number goes too far . . .

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Copyright 2009, Song Of Numbers, EnneaDragon