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Royalty at Sweet Grass
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Royalty at Sweet Grass |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico 
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 art by Janet K. Brennan, Royalty at SweetgrassHigh on the mountain he waited for my gaze to meet his, knowing that once it did we would be friends should I stay my place above sweet- grass meadow. . Antlers twisted toward heaven, copper velvet against turquoise, he was the emperor north, the king of the Sipapu; conjurer of spirits. There were none who could dispute. For some had tried, failed when the quite gaze of humanity slipped into his world and hoped for the trophy. . My heart was not mine that day as I turned toward camp. How holy that place he stood! Had he followed? Pain rushed just before numb as I dipped my feet into Rio Pueblo. Sweet exhilaration! Would I see him again? Eyes serene, a saint upon the hill, elegance in his stride , while my own ached for the climb. . How I could have lingered under the solstice moon to watch him dance! But the sun hung low and as night crept upon my being, my eyes could no longer bear the beauty of the day. I felt him close, standing in the river, watching me as I had watched him, praying we became friends that moment on the mountain high above sweet- grass meadow, when my gaze met his. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Jan, This is a well illustrated poem. Love Bobby |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
How can this only have one reply! ~I loved the descriptions and beautiful skilled writing. This needs lots more attention. Also, a wonderful drawing to go with the poem.  ARCTIC WIND [This message has been edited by Artic Wind (09-03-2009 05:57 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jan, you have recreated that magical moment superbly ~ and for posterity! Beautifully illustrated ~ Drawn with reverence. Each visit to a post of yours, leaves me sighing...   Linda |
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anniepimm54 Member
since 2009-09-03
Posts 110 |
Beautiful poem and a delight to read Thank you so much for sharing..  |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
your words and art are always beautiful |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Thank you guys and weicome Annie. This poem is based on something that really happened when my husband and I were camping up at Sipapu NM. Off in the meadow on the mountain we saw this most beautiful creature and I knew that I had to write about it. Jan |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Jan, Thank you for taking us to the sweet-grass meadow with you. What a beautiful animal you shared with us. He is the king of his world - and a well deserved King he is, I am sure. Alison |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I experienced this magical encounter right here with you now, dear Janet. Beautiful drawing and exquisite poem. An absolute keeper for me, going to read it again. Love, Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
After the second read I have definitely plunged into deep yearning for "my" mountains and "my" deers ... |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Thanks friends of PIP I love posting my work and hearing what you all think. It makes me sooooo h apy! Huggs Jan |
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