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Shadows Of Despair
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Shadows Of Despair |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Shadows Of Despair Fire burning deep...the eyes of tradition hold true Leaving the burdens of history...painted in the soil Yellow haze of sorrow...gives way to morning blue Weeping for the sadness...of forgotten legend's toil Once proud as a nation...in combined forces of life Spirits shrill to the music...dancing in their blood Forces of neglect...raining on the measure of strife Seeking out the innocence...to surge within a flood Bloodlines forever lost...as desires refuse to wait Freedom taken from birth...locked away in fright Ancestory spoiled...as white man battles his hate Tradition bowing to death...escaping in the night Shadows of despair...swallow the native tongue Praise of nature shaken...taken from the dream Songs of morning hunt...no longer being sung Pride of this nation...shall reign again supreme Faith walking once more...with all battles fought Breathing life anew...to the promise of this land Spirits rise to challenge...swirl within a thought Native blood still flows...within a grain of sand Dreams arrive once more...singing in the breeze Resting on a wing...in the eagle's maiden flight Peace resides once more...in shadows of the trees As dreams come to life...in the taking of the night Mark Bohannan < !signature--> If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 01-26-2001).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Mark this is wonderful!! I'm putting it in my library but would like to ask permission to use it in an upcoming issue of the newsletter that will focus on nature-related poetry. I think this would fit! Thanks.  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'd have to agree with PdV, except....this goes beyond nature and into the heart of humanity itself... speaks greatly, Sir, of the conflicts that rage within, not only of one nation, but of many nations, for all of mankind.... I am overwhelmed by this....not at all what the title led me to think when I first turned the page to read.... Mark, please, continue to out-do you.... |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
This is a beauty Mark...you weave it like no other can...and as long as you continue to write it....I'll continue to feel the verse that you spin~ You can swim in the waves of the weave...without sinking into the mind of the weaver~ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Mark, this is phenomenal! Marge will appreciate and adore this. I completely agree with Holly, you weave tales/universal truths like few others can. You're the best of the best, my friend. Into the library this goes...  Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow!!!!! Simply incredible piece Mark ~ first to last, just beautiful. Bonnie |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--This poem is superb..in content and design..You my friend have a great deal of talent, as a poet..and a sensitive human being...bravo!! |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
This is really good. You have a style that covers many things. This is a memorable one. Deb |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Poet deVine-Being that I believe that Native Americans have always been closer to understanding and appreciating nature I am honored to say yes to the news letter and I am humbled greatly that you would put one of mine in your library. Thank you. Sunshine-Thank you much and you got it exactly but I knew you would anyway. I will continue to write as long as I have at least ONE person reading so I think for now it is safe to say that I will continue. Holly-With a promise like that how could I decline. Thank you so much my dear friend. Melissa-Don't you dare ever leave Passions. You mean too much to the egos around here and especially mine. I do thank you for your ever kind replies. They mean the world to me and you know I am honored to be in your library. Bonnie-Thank you so very much. I am glad you found the beauty in it. Martie-SHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh..........don't let that get out my friend. Could ruin some very interesting moments in here. Thank you so much for your sweet friendships. Hugs to you my friend.Deb-Thank you so much. I am glad you found this one a good write. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wonderful poem, Mark... and don't plan on putting up that pen anytime soon... as long as I have sight to see, I'll be reading. *G* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
suthern-I think I finally found one good thing to say about Houston........(it has you). Thank you so very much for the kindness you always share and now I will be praying that you are forever blessed with perfect vision. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Faith walking once more...with all battles fought Breathing life anew...to the promise of this land Spirits rise to challenge...swirl within a thought Native blood still flows...within a grain of sand' I am constantly impressed by you, Mark. Great images you've given us here...faith is vital to life, and you have so vividly illustrated that here. Love this one, m'friend! sp  Never leave me, never go... I need you here, I need to know... You will always be Close to me |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Mark, I'm smiling sweetie for your talents just keep shining more and more on each page I open I explore these visions you put into words on screen have me inspired each day it seems... Great write PoetFriend... *~coco~* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ I am so proud of you for reaching deep within for this one~ 'Faith walking once more...with all battles fought Breathing life anew...to the promise of this land Spirits rise to challenge...swirl within a thought Native blood still flows...within a grain of sand' Yes~ As if you didn't know ... there are 'Spirits Walking' ... Thank you for the footprints~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mark, this is very deep and thoughtful, and as always, I enjoyed much. "Dreams arrive once more...singing in the breeze Resting on a wing...in the eagle's maiden flight Peace resides once more...in shadows of the trees As dreams come to life...in the taking of the night" That stanza spoke to me even more so than the rest. Sandra |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Fire burning deep...the eyes of tradition hold true Leaving the burdens of history...painted in the soil Yellow haze of sorrow...gives way to morning blue Weeping for the sadness...of forgotten legend's toil ===================== Forces of neglect...raining on the measure of strife Seeking out the innocence...to surge within a flood ==================== Ancestory spoiled...as white man battles his hate Tradition bowing to death...escaping in the night Shadows of despair...swallow the native tongue Praise of nature shaken...taken from the dream ============================ Spirits rise to challenge...swirl within a thought Native blood still flows...within a grain of sand Dreams arrive once more...singing in the breeze Resting on a wing...in the eagle's maiden flight Peace resides once more...in shadows of the trees As dreams come to life...in the taking of the night ===================== well it wasnt easy to pick favs lines... there are so many powerful and cool phrases and images in this MC .. very cool write me poet of spirit.... this makes for a perfect matched set with your poem "Light of Dreams". and you KNOW I am digging the format here (...) hmmm?? does this mean I am rubbing off on you LOL Poetically speaking of course   awesome work here poet of the feather. you keep writing them ... I collect em ya know love ya me "she calls me baby ... she calls everybody baaaaby". ~jc mellencamp~ ;) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
For a man writing with a pen in one hand and a shotgun in the other, you do mighty fine work. No amount of poetry on this subject can ever erase the injustices that were perpetrated but it needs to be written about. This is excellent work, Mark. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
snowpants-Yes faith is very vital to life. Thank you so much for you kindness and I am glad you enjoy the images. Coco-If you find any inspiration in my words then I am truely honored. Thank you so much for your undaunted friendship and kindness. Marge-The footprints I leave are mere shadows compared to the impressions you leave but I will keep strectching until I at least make it to the 2nd plateau. Sandra-Thank you so much my friend and that is one of my favorite verses in this one too. I normally don't read my poetry until way after I write it but this one holds special meaning. JM-Yeah......Lord forbid that we do anymore rubbing off on each other. We might have to invest in that asbestos wing factory they built up north. Thank you so much for always encouraging me to try just a little harder and hopefully one day my poetry will be of your liking. (don't say it puddle puff) Love ya my friend.Balladeer-You are so right my friend and I am trying to learn as much as I can and then pass it on to my poetry. We will have to see where it takes us. Don't worry about my having to set down my shotgun.....I do pretty well writing with my toes now a days. Thank you kind sir. It is always nice to share a sagebrush with you. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Mark, this is one good poem and like the way you make me "think". Hugs, ME |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and I will never believe you will worry about having at least "one" person read you... your gifts have a future about them.... |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
mark..all your poetry makes me 'think'! this is an interesting story..i love the ending, the way there is hope once more...very wonderful!!hugs, g "i was thinkin' if you were lonely maybe we could leave here and no one would know at least not to the point where we would think so..." |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
Completely beautiful and extremely well written. I stand and aplaud. You put so much into this. Am so glad I read. To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ummm, Mark??? Yanno, ya need to be real careful about mentioning toes anywhere around me! LOL |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Mother_Earth-Care to share those thoughts with us? Thank you so much, it is always a pleasure to hear from you. karilea-So I guess that means that I should invest in futures then! Thank you for the second visit. Gale-There is always hope as long as you don't give up on your dreams. Thank you so much. dreamkeeper-Awe go ahead and have a seat. I thank you so much for those kind words and am glad that you enjoyed it. suthern- So, let me get this straight.......you want me to keep my boots on???? Thanks for the smile and the second visit. Always my pleasure to see you here. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Mark, Colours never painted, truly original. Well done. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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CD Member
since 2001-01-27
Posts 101 |
Powerful words Mark! And very convincing imagery. I have to say this: This world would be in debt without a poet like you walking its barren lands. Great work indeed!! CD |
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