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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2001-04-01 09:44 PM



At The Campfire Of Old Warrior
~*Marge Tindal*~

Slowly the flames lick at the night
dancing to the music from the stories
come to lay within the embers
told at the campfire of the Old Warrior

Gather 'round and listen
for in his meditations are all the wisdom treasures
from legendary ghosts of the moon-over past
fanned in flaming measure

Incantation chant of spiritual sounds
dancing the ring of fire
Embers glow low into the night
as vessels are filled with inspire

Old Warrior sits the Vision Quest
guiding nocturnal Spirits home
Sharing the sacred messages
of Spirits on the roam

Nestling in among the timbers
sent to light the dwellings
gathered 'round the campfire
seeking ... seeking ... the tellings

Old Warrior in trance as visions dance
among the land of the living
from the portals of the past
giving ~ giving ~ giving

When early morn breaks sun
campfire tellings are done
Old Warrior smiles
with youthful promise of return

As the evening holds counsel again
so does Old Warrior



*Dedicated to the greatest soul-mate
this little heart could ask for
Don Anger - My ~Old Warrior~
I love you
~*Maiden*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


© Copyright 2001 Marge Tindal - All Rights Reserved
Butterflies_dont_cry
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1 posted 2001-04-01 09:55 PM


Marge...or may I call you "white feather"  
this is beautiful work my friend...you weave
it all together like smoke rings...excellent
work~

Paula Finn
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2 posted 2001-04-01 10:01 PM


oh Lady...wht a spiritual journey you have taken me on tonight...thank you
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3 posted 2001-04-01 10:04 PM


I am there. Listening to the old, old stories spoken by the wise old warrior.  Joyce
Marge Tindal
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4 posted 2001-04-01 10:47 PM


ButterfliesDC~
Yes ... you certainly may.
Thank you for seeing the smoke~
Funny you should say that ...
My ~Warrior~ uses that phrase often.

Paula~
My pleasure to lift you in the journey.
Thanks for letting me know, my friend.

Joyce~
Yes, friend.
We gather together.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


Janet Marie
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5 posted 2001-04-02 01:30 AM


Incantation chant of spiritual sounds
dancing the ring of fire
Embers glow low into the night
as vessels are filled with inspire

Old Warrior sits the Vision Quest
guiding nocturnal Spirits home
Sharing the sacred messages
of Spirits on the roam
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Oh how very cool ...
the imagery in this is marvelous Margie
and I know a certain cowboy I'm gonna read this beauty to in the morning...
very cool write..or should I say ~Rite~
a wonderful intend from your pen for your very special friend.

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6 posted 2001-04-02 10:17 AM


Gather 'round and listen
for in his meditations are all the wisdom treasures
from legendary ghosts of the moon-over past
fanned in flaming measure

Incantation chant of spiritual sounds
dancing the ring of fire
Embers glow low into the night
as vessels are filled with inspire

Old Warrior sits the Vision Quest
guiding nocturnal Spirits home
Sharing the sacred messages
of Spirits on the roam

Nestling in among the timbers
sent to light the dwellings
gathered 'round the campfire
seeking ... seeking ... the tellings

Old Warrior in trance as visions dance
among the land of the living
from the portals of the past
giving ~ giving ~ giving

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Someone has been listening well and her vessel is filled with inspire. *S* This is a treasure, Marge... I don't know if I could ever choose your best work, but this is certainly in the upper echelon... I'm in awe. *S*

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7 posted 2001-04-02 10:58 AM



  THRU THE SMOKE AND TEARS I READ
     THIS SAGA OF LOVE
YESTERDAY,TODAY AND FOREVER
     NEVER ENDING STORIES
BLESS YOU MAIDEN

      OLD WARRIOR


Michael
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8 posted 2001-04-02 11:13 AM


You know Marge, my great grandfather was a full-blooded Cherokee Chief.  He was my "Old Warrior" and he had many tales to share with me before his death.  This poem reminded me of him.  Thank you.
Michael

Mabel A. Dilley
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9 posted 2001-04-02 11:43 AM


You have not only brought back the warmth of dancing the circle of fire, but your penned imagery allowed me to remember that all eagles soar.

"I am not now that which I have been."

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10 posted 2001-04-02 02:29 PM


Well here is are my favorite lines White Feather:

Old Warrior in trance as visions dance
among the land of the living
from the portals of the past
giving ~ giving ~ giving

This brought tears to my eyes. A beautiful tribute to a kindred soul.

Marge Tindal
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11 posted 2001-04-02 07:27 PM


JanetMarie~
You know that I appreciate having you read and enjoy ...
and to share with our cowboy is a special treat for me.
Thank you so very, very much.

SuthernGal~
Oh, how I thank you-
I listen and with the lightest stroke of thought from ~Warrior~ ... my heart is stirred to penning.
*Hugs* ... BIG HUGS !

SoaringEagle~
Oh, sweetest ~Warrior~ ...
In the eyes of this ~Maiden~, you will always be forever ...
From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all you gift to me~

Michael~
I am so touched that it would remind you of your Grandfather~
Someday I would love to see you touch his spirit and write of the tales he told you.
We are Cherokee ... we are ONE !

Julian~
And I feel as though we have shared a fire dance or two.
Thank you for touching spirits.

Mysteria~
Sighing with gracious appreciation.
Of all the visions he's shared with me ...
his greatest gift is the gift of inspiring me to be more ...
to believe in myself and to open my heart to share the visions .
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


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