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Wanda
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0 posted 2002-02-19 09:13 PM


Lone Wolf Mc Bane

In the hills of Wyoming lived a man
people called Lone Wolf Mc Bane
People said he was half Cheyenne
his companion was a dog named Cain

Lone Wolf lived alone in the hills
not desiring the company of man
He lived off the land and his skills
skins of animals he would tan

His tepee was made of leather hides
fashioned to poles he had cut
Pictures were painted on the sides
skins hung where the door would shut

Lone Wolf shared his life with Cain
they hunted or fished each day
At night the tent was their domain
by day they went out to hunt and play

One day while hunting a large bear
Lone Wolf saw a horse coming his way
He saw an Indian maiden with long hair
her beauty nearly took his breath away

He wished he could reach out and touch her
but he feared he would frighten her away
She was wrapped in the warmth of fur
He wondered, “Did she from her people stray”

In his excitement, Cain began to bark
causing the maiden to look in his direction
As she turned he saw her eyes were dark
she was a masterpiece of perfection

He stepped out from behind the rock
carrying his quiver of arrows and bow
Her face and eyes registered shock
in seeing a man she did not know

Was it fear he saw upon her face
of that he could not be sure
She knew he was of the Cheyenne race
to him she looked so sweet and pure

To show her he meant her no harm
he spoke to her the words of welcome
He dropped his weapons to disarm
and hoped, to fear, she would not succumb

She felt this man was good and kind
and stepped down from her horse
To him she seemed so gentle and refined
within him raged a driving force

Cain trotted over to stand by her side
he whined and gently licked her hand
Cain’s longing for her touch was not denied
on her arm Lone Wolf saw her tribal band

He could see she was of Sioux descent
surely her people were not far away
Perhaps talking to her, they would resent
horses on the horizon filled him with dismay

She motioned for him to come close
they stood at her horse’s side
She tried to keep him from being exposed
he stood very still: she climbed astride

The Sioux came close as she waved her hand
indicating all was well; she would return
He moved not at all, like a statue he did stand
inside his feelings for her did churn

The Sioux rode their horses a distance away
he stood alone looking up into her eyes
What fate had brought them together today
would they be able to say their good-byes

They smiled at each other and both knew
something special had occurred
The sky had never seemed so blue
in their hearts love for each other stirred

He very gently touched her hand
he knew he wanted to ask her to stay
Could she leave her people and land
he must speak now without delay

Written by, Wanda 2/1/02


© Copyright 2002 Wanda - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-02-19 09:21 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is soooooo lovely, sweet friend, I hope they truly have found true love for each other and that their affection was celebrated among her people and his! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is such a beautiful story, you truly are our lovely storyteller! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wanda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Wanda
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2 posted 2002-02-19 09:25 PM


Noah, There are two more parts to this story.  Perhaps you will see it unfold.  Thanks for reading and responding.  Wanda
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3 posted 2002-02-19 09:29 PM



My dear, you keep telling your stories...and you'll have one keeper reader....

Wanda
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4 posted 2002-02-19 09:35 PM


Sunshine; Your comment certainly put a smile on my face.  Thank you.  Wanda
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5 posted 2002-02-20 10:05 AM


You tell some wonderful stories Wanda, have you ever thought of writing a book? you would be good at it. Great enjoyable read this was, floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

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6 posted 2002-02-20 10:14 AM


Floria; Thank you for your gracious comment.  As to your question, "yes" I have given consideration to writing a book. I am working on a manuscript for the Publishing Company at the present time. This happens to be a book of my poems.  I am also looking at the possibility of publishing a book of my story/poems. Wanda  
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