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Poetal
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0 posted 2009-11-11 05:38 PM



"Shed A Tear"

Turbulant western winds blow
Across the low desert plane
Melting the winter snow
In the high Sierra range

Then Mule Deer move around
Into many moister places
As the migrating herd is found
In the western wild it embraces

There once ran along side
Of that wild western herd
An animal with much pride
That disappeared without word

They once roamed far and wide
‘Twas the mighty Buffalo herd
Crushing American Indian's pride
‘Twas slaughter of them that incurred

Indians and Buffalo lived as one
Along side herds of Mule Deer
Roaming the range under the Sun
For their loss we shed many a tear

by
Poetal

AL Inmon

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Margherita
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1 posted 2009-11-13 10:01 AM


quote:
Indians and Buffalo lived as one
Along side herds of Mule Deer
Roaming the range under the Sun
For their loss we shed many a tear



Thank you for this extremely touching poem, lest we forget!!

Unless we return to the respectful treatment of Nature and all living beings, as was the wise habit of American Indians, we shall lose the battle for life ... It's that simple.

Ignorance of the laws of Nature is the real threat ...

May the Native spirits come to life again!

Love,
Margherita

Namyh
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2 posted 2009-11-13 12:45 PM


Poetal - We are Man and therefore will destroy to extinction whatever feeds our gluttony of consumption until it's gone. Then we'll find a good reason why we did it so we may justify doing it again. The buffalo didn't have a chance as are other species on this planet that sooner or later will unfortunately run into us. Thanks Poetal for a pivotal poetic piece that stands as an insightful warning. It's enough to make ya cry or at least  shed a tear." Namyh
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4 posted 2009-11-14 02:03 AM


I am originally from Winnipeg,Manitoba where the buffalo is the symbol for that province in Canada.  They roamed free until as your American Buffalo, man has almost made them extinct here too.  I sympathize with this heartfelt write.
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5 posted 2009-11-14 11:33 AM


I think this poem is your finest to date! ~ A wonderfully penned delight.


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LindsayP
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6 posted 2009-11-15 09:30 PM



A thought provoking poem this one Al. well

done, you wrote it well my friend, enjoyed.

Lindsay

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7 posted 2009-11-17 07:26 PM


such a tragedy...thanx for sharing the feel
of this poem...

Marchmadness
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8 posted 2009-11-24 07:02 PM


You would think we would have learned something wouldn't you? Fine write.
                              Ida
                      

AncientHippie
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9 posted 2009-11-25 09:04 AM


A strong and heartbreaking piece of art, AL. Your word usage and structure here gives the work the depth, beauty, and grandeur of the loss it laments.
Thank you
Jim

"We are stardust:  we are golden:  and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden."  --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock"

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