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WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

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somebody's dungeon

0 posted 2003-03-28 11:44 PM

I wonder if she hears the drums
so far from home here with my son,
the indian girl who stole his heart
with hopi charm, not cupid's dart.

I have to ask now, does she feel
has she even seen the reel,
film of tribal prayers uplifted
with the spirit is she gifted?

Her people now back there away
in Tuba City where she did stay,
a tiny village of native pride
where once this beauty did reside.

With my son, a father too young
still, how I love this precious one,
the little chocolate indian boy,
now this grandma's pride and joy.

On this night it's sorrows wrap
upon my shoulders, I need no map
to show me where a people mourn
the place where my grandson was born.

Tonight I'll share this people's pain,
no drums, instead prayerful refrain,
for the indians who gave to me,
this child I love unceasingly.

I'll pray for the indian maiden dear
that she will know, that she will hear
the lovely woman with the ebony hair,
I'll pray the drum beats fill the air.

That they will reach her native spirit
I'll pray for her in sleep to hear it.

WhiteRose 03/28/03

[This message has been edited by WhiteRose (03-28-2003 11:56 PM).]

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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1 posted 2003-03-28 11:56 PM

WhiteRose--What a touching write..wrenched my heart, yet it is so full of love.

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
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2 posted 2003-03-28 11:58 PM

Thank you Martie, unfortunately I forgot to post the painting when I originally posted the poem, so the poem is centered, while the painting is not. Silly me.

I appreciate your very kind words.

Justbleu
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since 1999-08-31

Posts 3329
Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

3 posted 2003-03-29 01:47 AM

Yes, very touching!!!! I think this would be a favorite of mine of yours!!!!!
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

4 posted 2003-03-29 03:02 AM

Anne, even though this is sad,
it is so very beautiful, too.
I love the poem and the painting.
Thank you for sharing it.

Heart Hugs,
Ethel

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

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somebody's dungeon

5 posted 2003-03-29 10:16 AM

Thank you Bridgette, I'm so glad that you enjoyed

WhiteRose
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6 posted 2003-03-29 10:20 AM

Ethel, I couldn't help but think about my son, and his grilfriend, (who is a hopi indian) when I saw the report yesterday about the hopi indian who was reported MIA. And then all I could see was the darling face of my grandson.

My son lived on the reservation for a couple of years, and I've been there visiting in the past. When we lived in AZ it wasn't that far away from where I lived.

Thank you dear friend, for your very kind words.

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