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Logan
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since 2001-05-28

Posts 1641
Arkansas

0 posted 2001-10-10 04:14 PM

The Elders

Mountains high, covered in cloud,
hide moving shapes as if with a shroud.
Only eyes bright could see the move,
of two ghostly creatures gliding smooth.
Weaving between tree and scattered rock,
drawn to a destination set by a clock.

A clock of time, ticking off the days,
brought together all ancient ways.
The time had come, as all things do,
for legends to live in silent pursue.
The old one's muzzle, grizzled with shots of gray,
his mate by his side, throughout that long day.

Down they came, even into the night,
the bright moon covering with her light.
A mountain stream rushed in frantic keep,
until they came to the pool in seek.
The female dropped her head to drink,
and that is where she saw the link.

For the reflection from bright light,
presented a difference in her sight.
The face that looked back in gentle swirl,
was framed in braids of an Indian girl.
Mists did move as the old one took drink,
forming the face of a warrior, she did not shrink.

The two wolves lifted high their heads,
touching muzzles in silent stead.
Laying down then on grassy ground,
they went to sleep without a sound.
Upon the morn, there did awake,
founders of the tribe in human shape.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2001-10-10 04:16 PM

Ever the Legend, from a legendary writer.
This speaks for itself, and it speaks well.

Thank you.

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

2 posted 2001-10-10 04:20 PM

Logan, this is amazing! You have such a gift

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2001-10-10 04:21 PM

Gentle Logan...You have taken my breath away with this one.
           THIS is BRILLIANT!!
    Words to express how I feel escape me.
    A keeper for sure...a treasure forever!
         ~soft smile, Nancy Lee~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

Logan
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since 2001-05-28

Posts 1641
Arkansas

4 posted 2001-10-10 04:29 PM

First, before I reply to the kind words already spoken, I want to thank Marge, for her *grin* extreme patience with me to put the image there, for it had to go with this..so THANK YOU LITTLE GOOSE, with much hugs and love...very gentle smile

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Logan
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since 2001-05-28

Posts 1641
Arkansas

5 posted 2001-10-10 04:34 PM

Ahh, Sissie, thank you, you are way too kind to me..very gentle smile

Susan, for those words from someone as gifted and talented as you, I thank you deeply..very gentle smile

Nancy, very gentle smile. I am glad you enjoyed in such a manner..Thank you for your comments and being here

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2001-10-10 04:50 PM

Now you know I love this one!  I printed it out of course, and thank you for doing it.
I shall read this one today Logan.

art: Spirit of the Wolf from ~ www.allwall.com  ~ ~

I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

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Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2001-10-10 05:15 PM

SweetLoganMan~
Your thoughts are such a reflection of who you are~
Whoever that is~

Patience is a virtue - and I'm told I'm rather virtuous~

Seriously now -
This was surely sent from the spirts to be found in your inkwell~
Thank you for all you were, are and will be~
Love you gentle keeper~
~*LittleGooseToYOU*~

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

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

8 posted 2001-10-10 05:47 PM

Hi Logan, this is a beautiful poem, and the thoughts are inspirational.
Sandra

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

9 posted 2001-10-10 05:59 PM

The old one's muzzle, grizzled with shots of gray,
his mate by his side, throughout that long day.
======================================

The female dropped her head to drink,
and that is where she saw the link.

For the reflection from bright light,
presented a difference in her sight.
The face that looked back in gentle swirl,
was framed in braids of an Indian girl.
Mists did move as the old one took drink,
forming the face of a warrior, she did not shrink.
==========================

*smiling at you*
when I saw it...I KNEW it belonged to you...
that it inspired this gem makes it even cooler.
very well done sweet keeper....
thank you for "remembering too"

sunshinemist
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since 2001-09-29

Posts 595
Fl. sunshines early mist

10 posted 2001-10-10 06:13 PM

Logan, this is beautiful!! The picture too. Thank you for sharing. Another keeper for sure.

smiles ~Marie~

Keep the Faith

Interloper

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since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

11 posted 2001-10-10 06:13 PM

Beautiful story, indeed.

Martie

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Posts 28049
California

12 posted 2001-10-10 07:15 PM

Logan--You have much to share...thank you for doing so here with this reflection of love, change and acceptance.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

13 posted 2001-10-10 09:58 PM

This little bump is not from me, but from 32 seniors that absolutely loved your story/experience Logan, thank you.

~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

Kit McCallum

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Ontario, Canada

14 posted 2001-10-10 10:03 PM

What a wonderfully mystical tale Logan, beautifully composed, very much enjoyed this!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Temptress

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since 1999-06-15

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Mobile, AL

15 posted 2001-10-10 10:11 PM

Did I ever tell you how wonderful you are at telling stories, Sweet Warrior?

I love this of course.

Sometimes the heart needs the solace of solitude and silence.

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

16 posted 2001-10-10 10:27 PM

A wonderful and poetic legend to be sure - You've a wisdom about you, m'friend..

SmittenKitten
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since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

17 posted 2001-10-11 12:29 PM

Logan~ What a beautiful tale! You always open my eyes to new ideas....new to me, ancient to many. Thank you for sharing this little gem. I love the picture and agree with you that it *had* to be included

I've been trying to post pictures with my poems for awhile now...not as easy as it looks!

Anyways, I enjoyed this very much sweet keeper...hugs to you!
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

18 posted 2001-10-11 12:47 PM

This is a wonderful tale. Wolves are amazing creatures, and now, we all know why. All the more reason to offer them our protection from extinction.

LngJhnAg
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since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

19 posted 2001-10-11 11:34 AM

logan - Thank you for posting this legend. I had not heard it before. Additionally, I am extremely thankful that the legend is based upon wolves and not cats! The poetry flowed well, and the storyline was developed perfectly.

Glenn Logan
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since 2001-10-10

Posts 111
Virginia

20 posted 2001-10-12 11:51 AM

A really nice poem!

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