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Tribal Song . . . (with voice recording and music)
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Tribal Song . . . (with voice recording and music) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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Tribal Song Please Click Link above to hear music and my voice recording. Music: Sacred Ground by David R. Maracle from the album “Spirit Flutes”  Tribal Song by Linda L. Dowd Old tales are spun thru' story-teller weaving, They speak of their peoples ~ of their triumphs and grieving. A history steeped in their ancestral cultures, ~ Of the bones that were broken ~ and picked by the vultures. Nations of natives lost their proud ways of living, ~ And their heritage lands that forever, were giving. Noble nations dispersed ~ and with the pain of disbanding, Their spirits were broken ~ with no understanding. An august peoples ~ once brimming with pride, Were pillaged ~ then scattered, across country wide. The night echoes songs of their glorious past, ~ and of the fall of their nations ~ and their final out cast. ~ * ~ Soughing winds still carry their sad tribal song, Yet these proud spirit voices will forever be strong. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-19-2007 10:01 AM).] |
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Gumpy Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 143Canada |
So woderfully written. A well translated story of a very proud people. very nice. Gumpy How is it that after your heart is ripped out, you feel so much? |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"Their spirits were broken ~ with no understanding" Sometimes it's hard to read or go back into history and learn of the path of our past. Alway a good read from you, Linda.  M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gumpy ~ Hello, my fellow Canadian! I swear that I must have been a native North American Indian in a past life! Since a child, I have been interested in their culture, their legends, their stories, their plights, ~ and the spirit of these proud peoples. I would search for Indian artifacts even at the tender age of 9. I visited reservations, battle sites, memorials and read hundreds of books. ~ From "Sacajawea" to "The Shaman's Daughter". I was privileged to have friends from the reservations in northern Ontario where I once lived. I learned a great deal from them. Thank you for your thoughtful reply.  Love & Native Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Naked One ~ I am having difficulty writing this reply.Our precious little cat named "Angel" has just leapt up on my desk is in now lying across my forearms! lol She is purring so softly, that I daresn't disturb her. When my daughter (whom I have always called "Angel") adopted her, she did not know her name until she was signing the adoption papers at the animal shelter. Getting back to your comments, I totally concur. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words regarding my poetry, Dear M. Love & Native Light, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-19-2007 12:32 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Linda...your heart is so gentle, kind and understanding....it is what I see in every poem you write. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
O Linda, I read this at work and we have no audio there. I could not wait to come home so I could listen to it. Lovely as usual but also very touching."late" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ Good morning! I can honestly say the very same things about you! ~ but is was very sweet to read them from you to me!  Love to you this November day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"late" ~ You got me smiling, Late One! ~ and I love to have a reason for smiling! lol I'm pleased that you were also able to hear the audio ~ once you got home! lol Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a nice reply! With love, EA |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
magical homeage paid to these beautiful people your voice is lovely as always timely tribute for thanksgiving |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Goddess ~ Hi, Michelle! Thank you for your wonderful response! I have immersed myself in native culture for most of my life. Yes, "they are beautiful people". I have studied many of their healing ways, as well ~ reflexology, meditation, crystals, botanicals, hands-on-healing etc. I also commune with nature ~ and spirits! Love and Native Healing Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ I'm pleased that you think so! ~ and that you conveyed that to me! Love & Native Light, Linda |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthySpiritedAngel~ I hereby adopt you into the Cherokee tribe~ O-si-yo my sister~  Know what you should be reading, don't you ?  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - [email protected] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 Willow White Feather, you honour me and I humbly accept. I literally got tingles when I read, "EarthySpiritedAngel~ I hereby adopt you into the Cherokee tribe~ O-si-yo my sister~ " Thank you, O-si-yo my sister ~ * ~ Marge, I have enjoyed every word of your book of native-inspired poetry, "Out of the Whispering Winds" Love & Native Spirit Light, Earthy One  [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-20-2007 09:33 AM).] |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
WOW, this was lovely ea I love the culture, of the native indians I love your voice ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ Hello, there, AW! I'm so pleased that you blew by and that you enjoyed my poem ~ and my voice! lol I enjoy "orchestrating" these mini productions, so to speak! lol EA |
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