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Cherokee Maiden's Tears
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Cherokee Maiden's Tears |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Cherokee Maiden's Tears Glistening, gleaming, long black braids streaming down her slender back bronzed blade of disrobed shoulder where she carried secret knapsack there, to cool pooled water's shore to sit, to hold in limbo her trust there willow whispers nevermore tears shed from shamed disgust quit herself of native camp, distanced she from warm fire maiden Cherokee thereby sought to drown her fierce and inner desire to sooth her wearied nerves and then to purge away the thought of him O she the maiden Cherokee sought to fight this, the love he brought White Man, a terrible plight ravaged her heart this very night blues eyes spiked her eyes of coal spears thrust to her very soul sought she by the cool pool's shore to douse this lust forevermore willow whispers nevermore but fire ravaged her very core slipping into the water's abyss fevered dreams brought no bliss mind rampant of White Man's kiss no good could come of this Mother, Father would then decline to call upon Spirits of Indian kind to shed their daughter of this descent into Hell's gate she was bent Cherokee Maiden's tears then fell into the pool and there still dwell for maiden she gave up to him and in dark of night, they still swim under caliginous sky and pool's haven meet the White Man and Cherokee maiden there circles can be seen on pond where their love lives on and on. ~ Dedicated to Marge Tindal ~ ~who has become more than a friend~ ~but a kindred spirit and special soulmate~ ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 10 September 2000 |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Bright and Sunny Karilea! This is an Excellent piece-- Love is a strong force. It can never break apart. I bet Marge Tindal Will love it!  ARCTIC WIND |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I've learned so much from my friendships here at Pip. This is a lovely dance of two beautiful spirits! *thumping my chest* in salute! pass the peace pipe...  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I love this. It's full of beautiful angst...(I hope that made sense)  I always love how smooth your poetry is |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Sunshine, this is such a beauty... I must let it come back to the light...   ARCTIC WIND |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: You have touched this topic with beauty and delicacy, dear Karilea. A wonderful read. Love, Margherita |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A beautiful poignant poem here Karilea you have written it well. much enjoyed. A big hug dear lady and take care. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Karilea, You swept me away with this one. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. Very beautiful writing, lovely one. xoxoox A |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I know Marge will love this Karilea. How could she not? Ida |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
And so Sunshine brings true love to life and shines the wonder of that on the world! Beautiful and meaningful write, Karilea.  Helen |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ I felt the pages blue calling out to me ... arise did I from sleepy bed to come and read this poetic bliss a fine tribute to the Cherokee Maiden fair tenderly touched with inking kiss~ Thank you so much~  I am of my people proud ... and in peace abide~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Now I haven't been able to visit for awhile, and lookie what I come back to find. A perfect polished jewel, which I shall tuck away in the most sacred places of my heart that I can come back to feel this peacefulness each and every time that it is needed. Love this Mommak.  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
The first name that came upon me was Marge, well do KJ...we know she loves this from you. good story |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
The title drew me in and I am glad it did. Very beautifully written and of course a fine dedication as well. I very much enjoyed. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
This is beautiful, Karilea... and the perfect tribute to Marge... Hugs to you both... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And now, Marge, you are indeed at Peace. Love you, Lady.  |
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