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Permafrosted Memories (repost from 2006 for Alison)
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Permafrosted Memories (repost from 2006 for Alison) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Remembering the rhythm of the swing, the way the axe sliced through crisp air as it fell upon frozen stumps in stinging bites of chips flying through sub zero temps, while critters scurried from tree to tree between icicle tipped arctic boughs. Alaska. I am missing my Rainbow Dancing Lights. Most call her Aurora Borealis. She dances capriciously on the long dark nights that tumble into days when the sun barely peeks its face in a low arc over Denali's face, majestic mountain misnamed McKinley for a politician who never (to my knowledge) showed his face so far north. Alaska. Moosatchie and Willow, my adopted week old youngsters, twin moose left standing in the woods when an ignorant tourist shot their mom, an idiot's bragging rights. The locals sent that man flying back home on a plane, with the warning never to return to that neck of the woods less he should meet a similar fate. I fed them for two weeks until they were able to feed from low-hanging willow branches. My apologies to Darwin and the local Forestry Management, who ask ignorants like me to not feed the wildlife, but let nature take its course. Bah humbug I said, thumb alongside my frozen nose. And the following year the twins were often seen meandering happily in the willows next to my tiny cabin hidden in the woods. My Alaska. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Very beautiful, Kacy! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This is a nice enough poem. However, I'm shocked that you would engage in this type of mutual stroking. Love Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I have always had the desire to go to Alaska and the call increases with each poem and photo that you and Alison post!  I want your Alaska, to be my Alaska!!! lol Love 'n hugs, Linda |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i second that bah humbug as a feeder of strays and all creatures big and small you'll get back there one day for now just stay warm in memories |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Totally awesome, dear Kacy! You were meant to be there, representing God's love and compassion for His creatures! You ask and I let you know that this wondrous poem of yours did hit me in my solar plexus! And powerfully so! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
What a beautiful morning gift, Kacy. Our Moose was named Violet Brown. She had been hit by a car and all of us children smothered her with love until she died in our backyard. I love your Alaska - funny it's just like my Alaska. That may once have been our link - today I am touched by your spirit, courage and compassion. Again, special lady ~ thank you. Alison |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
this is just awesome |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Alison, glad you enjoyed this and can relate to 'My Alaska' memories. Thanks to each of you who visited this, and shared my love for the animals. While I try to be a 'naturalist' most of the time, when push comes to shove? I just can't stand to see any youngsters suffer, whether they be two or four legged, they deserve a chance to grow old. Bobby? I don't 'stroke'...I appreciate and enjoy/honoring compassionate, perceptive, wise people like Alison, who happens to be a fine talented writer and photographer as well. So I'll just assume your comment was in jest.   |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, beyoootiful poetic Alaskan memories. My heart aches and my tears flow for Moosatchie and Willow's and their mother's loss (though it was a long time ago) of her life. THANK YOU for doing the right thing. I know what "they" say, and most of the time, "they" are right, but God needs us to know "when push comes to shove" as you did. Alison, my heart aches and my tears flow for Violet Brown. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is a beautiful poem from the heart, Kacy and as an animal lover (and proud feeder or strays) I especially enjoyed hearing the moose story. Sometimes you have to break the rules to do what is right. That's because some rules shouldn't exist in the first place. The world needs more people like you. stroke, stroke... Ida |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Diana and Ida, I knew you two would relate to my moose story. And Ida, your 'stroke, stroke' at the end gave me a huge giggle.  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Both Alison's post (for you) and this 'repost' (for her) are grand-fine! MUCH serious applause for this 'penning'!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Bruce. I have no photos to share from my Alaska adventure, as I didn't have a digital camera at the time and can't seem to find the photos I took with my ancient 35mm camera. I really appreciate Alison's photos!!! If I ever find my photos, I will scan them and post a few, especially of Moosatchie and Willow. They hung around in front and back of the cabin. One afternoon, Moosatchie stuck her head in the cabin window and watched Sara doing her homework. We had a good laugh, though it was unnerving at first. Willow was usually the shyer one, the first to step away whenever we were on the pathway. But they rarely ventured very far from our neck of the woods, and were still there when I left Alaska the summer of 2002. Somewhere, I have a pencil sketch of them, and will attempt to scan that. |
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