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jbstillwater
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0 posted 2009-08-10 02:21 PM





Descending veil
cloaking
Gahe's gentle drum
Echoes through hills
as Nature- Gods reach
spreading diamonds
across a native sky
They kneel, exploring
Legends of ones-ancient
Begging prayer to know
where ends the spirit,
and soul begins

Solitary-divine

Bending nature
In this ne're green pasture of lore
Encantations
thrown from heaven,
and returned to a universe
of saving grace
as the morning star rises



Comments:  In the Zuni Native American Culture, the Gahe are spirits that live in the mountains and foretell the devestation of Planet Earth


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Midnitesun
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Gaia
1 posted 2009-08-10 04:08 PM


Beautiful write and photo.
The New Mexico skyline at sunrise/sunset is always awesome, as are the many legends that live in those canyons and hills.

XGarapanX
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2 posted 2009-08-10 04:46 PM


The whole poem was really awesome, but I liked this in particular-

"Begging prayer to know
where ends the spirit,
and soul begins"

Not many people understand that there's even a difference between the two. It shows that you give alot of meaningful thought to meaningful subjects.

·´~`·­»Brett«­·´~`·

jbstillwater
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3 posted 2009-08-10 05:54 PM


Thanks poets

Yes, I often wonder that myself as I feel that we all do at one time or another.

Thanks for liking my poem
Jan

Margherita
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Eternity
4 posted 2009-08-28 09:54 AM


I am in awe. This is magical, dear Janet.

Love,
Margherita

Dark Stranger
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5 posted 2009-08-28 12:08 PM


ms jb...I find it interesting that the spirits always live in the mountains...seems like in every culture that is the case..makes one wonder about beach front property..

enjoyed the art ms

D.Lester Young
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6 posted 2009-08-28 12:16 PM


I love Zuni rings for their spirit, and understand their devotion to Mother Nature.

Your words are blessed with the spirits that write the wind's mind of a poet teaching a reader.

jbstillwater
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7 posted 2009-08-28 01:51 PM


Thanks guys:

Ha ha laughing dark stranger...yes the mountains, ah but I have come across many spirits along the sea, as well I will see if I can dig up a few for  you.

Thanks and huggs

Jan

peaceseaker
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8 posted 2009-08-28 03:26 PM


Hi Jan....I know that you love to write of the Native American culture, but have never heard of "Zuin" is that what it is? Probably spelled it wrong...anyway, this was just awe inspiring....huggs, peaceseaker....
jbstillwater
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9 posted 2009-09-01 04:44 PM


Peace

I can't find the mis-spell?  Where is it?  Yes it is definitely Zuni.

Let me know so that I can make thae change

Huggs
Jan

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