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Ancestral Winds
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Ancestral Winds |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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Ancestral winds begin to blow listen close~ you will know, learn the legends of the past born of life~ bred to last. White wolf howls in the night nature dances~ into dawns light. Waters running clear and pure wounds to heal~ only time can cure. Battles fought and never won a proud history~ will never be undone. Sit in silence as the elders speak we watched~ a nation growing weak. The spirits walk with you and I a husband dead~ a woman cries. Wild and free the eagle soars, in the distance~ white man thunder roars. A heritage standing proud and tall, feel the presence~ hear the call. A journey made into destiny and our eyes~ do they now see? The greatest beauty on earth, is found in the hearts of those who love.... |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Quality Dave |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well, at least YOUR eyes do see clearly, with a gentle spirit guiding them, and interpreting history from the standpoint of compassion, heart and soul. Thank you for this gentle write. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GentlestSpirit~ Thank you for finding the quiet *hush* and listening~ BEAUTIFUL~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Mmmmmmm - nice - stirs the soul with its quiet whispers.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
This reminds me of the incarcerated Native American, Leonard Peltier, who is running for President. My husband just bought a book about it. Very interesting reading...In the book it claims he was set up for charges of murder due to his advocacy of the Indian Movement. Enjoyed. miscellanea |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Donna, I now have a new favourite from you!! This is exceptional writing. Very much enjoyed this keeper! Love ya pretty lady~ ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ancestral Winds blow powerfully through your pen. Very beautiful. Love, Margherita |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
G.S. I enjoyed this poem very much...in fact, I can relate very much to what I perceive as its meaning...Ever since I was a boy and even now, a first nation spirit guides me, it overlooks my pagan roots, knows I am far from their source, and allows me to enter its world, even though I am a foreigner...the mention of a white wolf gave me chills and I enjoyed the shivering... ---------ice ><> |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
gentle as your spirit.....   ~~*~~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sacred are the whispers spoken in wind Lessons twisted between earth and sky Pure are the rituals in ancestoral mend Cleansing the spirits of tormented cries Golden is the touch of eagle dipped wings Residing in the hearts of native born pride Spirited is the song as the whiporwill sings Celebrating freedom from tears long ago dried ****************** I enjoyed much and I hope you don't mind the above verses as my response. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
humble thanks to each of you for reading and listening....and hearing the message... Mark...mind??? Heck no, I THANK you for the lovely gift of words....me thinks it should be a write posted all on its own.... and I hope you don't mind my reply to your verse either... Legends told of ancients long ago Elder voices speaking, I now hear Spirit winds begin to blow Rippling crystal waters of clear. Sun shines down or'e native lands Mother Earth smiles with light again Gracing wisdom to all of man Injustice can never win. The greatest beauty on earth, is found in the hearts of those who love.... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
One of your best ever, and I do believe there should be a collaboration brewing between you and the Cowboy...we could use a duet with this kind of message... Well done! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
How could I have missed this gem Waters running clear and pure wounds to heal~ only time can cure. Battles fought and never won a proud history~ will never be undone. Sit in silence as the elders speak we watched~ a nation growing weak. this really grabs the ol heart and shakes it hugs and thank you for sharing these historical winds.... |
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