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The Story of Na-gah (Inspired by American Indian folklore)
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
The Story of Na-gah (Inspired by American Indian folklore) As legend tells it, years ago, The people of the sky, So rushing were they to and fro, They left their trails on high. While gazing up, we surely know The legend to be true For, like the stars, our lives do tow A trail that leaves a clue That in our living, as we go, Our paths are fading too. Well, when the world was very new, One born upon the earth Could climb up where he wanted to And did so from his birth. His name was Na-gah, like the ewe, Who lived up in the peaks And, as the youngster grew and grew, He climbed the more each week Until the world made much adieu About him, so to speak. Yes, Na-gah sought the highest peak To climb its highest spot, But, as he climbed, the path grew bleak And bleaker still it got. He climbed and climbed, the top to seek, And kept on climbing still In hopes to one day catch a peek And there his dream fulfill. Though planned he much, a sure technique, The trek seemed past his skill. But, by pure luck or by sheer will, A passage Na-gah found That led him up to feel the thrill Of reaching Higher Ground. While, on the top, where joy did spill, Was great to see the world; Above, in space, where felt such chill, Beyond where planets twirled, Where known each mountain, every hill, And every dream unfurled. Then, as with bliss, Na-gah gazed on, And rumbling shook the ground, The passage traveled, crumbled, gone, Was path no longer found When Father Sun, now, in his dawn, Came walking on the sky And saw the evils goings on, Saw that his son might die, Saw to his plan that he should spawn A star for you and I. No, not a star like other stars, For Na-gah’s is most bright And never does he move that far Like other stars at night. Yes, Na-gah’s is the Northern Star That’s always found in sight, No matter where or who you are, He'll set your bearings right, So, as you climb to reach your star, Your trails be dressed in light. Lighthouse Bob [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (07-07-2006 02:50 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LightHouseBob~ This is fascinating ... and you told of the legend/tale of folklore so very well~ I greatly enjoyed reading this and intend to share it with one who will relate even closer than I to it~ Thank you~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
Loved this story of folklore It reminds me of all the stories Marge wrote and all the stories I read online researching the indians so I could write a song for Marge. Hugs Kimberly |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You have written a wonderful poem based on one of the great Indian legends. Well done, Bob. Love, Joyce |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
what a great story and well told |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Bob: A wonderfully told tale and you have a real talent for this type of poetry! Thanks for sharing it with us. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
ahhhh... native american epics. I do love them so. well done Bob. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
A big Thank You to everyone for reading and for your kind replies. God bless. -Bob |
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jenny Junior Member
since 2006-03-30
Posts 45 |
hi bob , your poem had me on the edge of my seat .it was well writtenand i thoroughly enjoyed it. Jen |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thank you Jen for your kind reply. -Bob |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, Bob... a good weave of an old tale... thank you for breathing life into Nah-Ga again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
My grandkids will love this story which will be a bedtime one tonight. You make that look just so easy to rhyme that way. (My muse is on vacation.) |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thank you Karilea and Sharon for your kind responses. -Bob Smiles. Sharon, I do trust that your Grandchildren will enjoy, but falling asleep while reading does not count. |
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