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vlraynes
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0 posted 2001-07-17 02:41 AM


~Greed Must Bow~

freedom
harshly threatened
greed stomps out compassion
religious rights are compromised
peaceful Elders treated with disrespect
as they gather to fast and pray
lift up your voice, be heard
greed must bow to
freedom

~vlraynes



My friends, the situation at Big Mountain
is such a grave injustice.
Please take a moment to follow this link for more
informaton about the mistreatment of the Dine'/Navajo tribes.  
Make your voice heard, and help protect
the religious freedoms of these indigenous peoples.

http://www.blackmesais.org

Thank you,
~vicky


Marge, thank you for bringing this
situation to my attention, and to the
attention of so many others.
You are wonderful!        


"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes




[This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 07-17-2001).]

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Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2001-07-17 02:48 AM


Vicky~
This is such a thoughtful thing to do.
I could just hug your neck.
You are growing so much in your poetry and your heart ! !

The rictameter format is exquisite for this message.
You do this so well !
Thank you for being YOU !
Bless you~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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2 posted 2001-07-17 04:57 PM


Fantastic job of bring news to light, and in rictameter yet!  Good on you girl!

~And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance ~
~Lee Ann Womack~

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3 posted 2001-07-18 12:45 PM


Vicky:  What a great way to draw people's attention to what is happening to the Hopi and Navajo near Big Mountain, Arizona. Let's hope that there will be so much support by the 30th, the charges will be dismissed.

Betty Lou Hebert

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4 posted 2001-07-19 08:35 PM


Bumping gently for Logan~
And others .....~

~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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5 posted 2001-07-19 11:04 PM


Most defintely a thoughtful thing for you to write.  Very well written, thank you for showing how much you care. *Hugs* to you.  

*Krista Knutson*

"Touched the mirror, broke the surface of the water,
Saw my true self, all illusions shattered..." ~Tracy Chapman

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6 posted 2001-07-19 11:20 PM


Thank you for raising your voice, Vicki, in this meaningful poem.
Suetang
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7 posted 2001-07-19 11:24 PM


Beautifully written, with such powerful, thought provoking words.  I hope through your voice and others that the message is heard.  Take care........Sue

Suetang

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8 posted 2001-07-19 11:51 PM


A strong statement with a gentle undertone....
So true  written in a compassionate and loving way. I salute you for your effort. "loveya" ((~.~))


vlraynes
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9 posted 2001-07-20 11:09 AM



Thank you so much...each and every one of you!
I so appreciate you taking the time to read
and I hope you took an extra few minutes to
follow the link.  It's so important that we
all do whatever we can to remedy this situation.

Thank you again!  
Hugs,
~vicky


"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes



cpalmer
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10 posted 2001-07-23 03:51 PM


You are so right...this is very unfair!
I will be praying for them...hugs
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

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