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Kokopelli |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
The Anasazi knew him As trickster and shaman Painted and carved in stone. A humpbacked flute player With phallus and feathered headband. If you walk these canyons You may hear His high and fluttery flute Flowing soft beneath the wind. You may see him in the shadows, Humpbacked with his sack Of seeds and songs, Seeking shy maidens, He brings blankets and babies. Kokopelli still haunts these canyons. Disguised now as a tourist In shorts and sandals, A digital camera in his pack. He lingers at the edge of the tour group And licks his lips as he looks at the ladies. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
though I needed to look up kokopelli, (perhaps because I was hoping the heritage had Missouri roots--my home state) loved this phrase especially: "Disguised now as a tourist"...in its context, it works beautifully |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Very nicely done. *chuckling* Its good to see others also write about the old gods....and whats become of them |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A unique peak at one of my favorites, the sometimes scoundrel kokopelli. Love the way you put sandals on his feet and a camera in his backpack. LOL, yes, I have encountered that kokopelli on the trail. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
He he this is good! Some things just never change and that's the will of biological functions. Eric |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Excellent write!!! I enjoyed this very much! |
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