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Machu Picchu Lullaby
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Machu Picchu Lullaby |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 Machu Picchu Lullaby By: Noah Eaton 8/24/02 High above the Andes we will soar Weltering through the sacred puna and tola Run through the sagebrush and Polylepis forests Stop and smell the lobster claws and las cruces Against the lonesome cry of the Paramo Wolf Wind and reed be acquainted in our pan flute ceremony Striking poinsetta guitarras to invite the condor To fly free to us and crow its impeccable matinee With sarapes on our shoulders we'll climb the mountains High above the rainbow glass of the Amazon Riding our llamas as we play the pan flutes With turquoise necklaces and green tear bracelets Resting in the chucllas feasting on the corn and quinua Strumming charangos and rain sticks from peaks high above Running along the streets in every Kiyu-Kiyu Hopping in the rain, getting our hands dirty in spiritual love Rise to Huiracocha Sikus and quenas, wind and reed Learn your Quechua Grab your chakchas and sing wth the creed... Stand three feet from the edge and embrace The simplicity and the whispers of the wind in grace So hedonic, so harmonic So semisonic, so pentatonic Create constellations with your fingertips With Mama Quilla and Coillur Dance your little flute dance like the condor Weathering with an ancient song so pure... "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (08-25-2002 01:33 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Wow! This is really a great piece, Noah. BTW, do you know the music group Quechua Marka? My ears were hearing their music as I read your poem. Well written, and very educational! "Stand three feet from the edge and embrace The simplicity and the whispers of the wind in grace" Beautiful imagery! [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (08-25-2002 01:41 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Noah, this is a striking bit of work by you. One of your best! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Noah - a beauty my friend, the way you described this it's a place I would like to visit. Your writing is suberb... BC |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Once again, I feel the need to visit this inspirational place, where truth often captures you even, especially when you are looking the other way. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Noah, this is marvelous! I will return with some comments Liz |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I think this is your best writing here, Noah... and I think all of your writing is excellent...  ~ hugs and words from the chipmunkLyra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Dance your little flute dance like the condor Weathering with an ancient song so pure... Noah - What a wonderful imagination you have and an ease at expressing your thoughts. Enjoyed this. Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Breathtaking imagery Noah! I loved it.  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh Noah, this is just fabulous. I really felt like I was there. In fact, I'd love to go there. Great job and I learned a lot from this piece. Hugs, Marti "Even if life is full of thorns, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Noah, Machu Picchu is an extreordinary place and your poem is absolutely superb. Have you been there. It is a true marvel, this city that sits atop a mountain with sheer precipices on all sides. And you first ask, how was this done? still standing after all these centuries with n mortar between the stones. Rocks were hoisted to the top with levers and pullies and sheer gravity and friction prevent them from moving, so perfectly flat the rocks were chiseled. I am so happy to see this poem. It is full of delightful observation about the land, the people and the culture and wildlife. You combied all in a colorful use of words and an exquisite poem. I think this is great!!! Thank you for posting My best to you Liz |
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Singing Sparrow Member
since 2002-05-12
Posts 94 |
love them pan flutes! SS |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Noah: Never have I flown so high as when I hold on to the wings of your imagination. Excellent! ThisDiamond |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yes! Yes! I'll come fly with you over the Andes---if Johanna doesn't mind---oh, dear, I fear she would---who wouldn't want you all to herself?!? Oh, well, you gave us a wonderful photo of Machu Picchu---a place I want to immerse myself in! Thank you! ~ I guess I'll have to fly solo! ~ P.S. I hope my wings are strong enough to get me there! tee-hee Earth Angel |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
The pic is breathe taking and so is the poem Cold hands means a warm heart |
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