Open Poetry #6 |
Move about your World (Inspired by Meadowmuse) |
HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Move about your World On hollowed ground no soil can last Time waving winds, horrendous blast The eagle soars in circle way up there His call echo’s of mountains anywhere The bear the beaver all dead and gone What’s left cannot belong Where our fathers once sang their song A lonely desperado rides into the morn The Hunting grounds are empty and forlorn The feather once a mighty vitality Now lonely left as history So mighty was the warrior’s dream As he hunted down there at the clear stream On hollowed ground, his calling just a recoil A warrior once tossed up the soil A soil reach filled with life A freedom worth to strife The iron horse brought misery On hollowed ground he cannot see He feels a lonely deepened fear His face hollow covered a tear Many had to die so long ago His heart is heavy but even so His head proudly towards the sky Is his way to lowly die Deep he draws his last breath of toil Before the last of his kind Dies on Hollowed Soil The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Helmut you've painted quite the picture! |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Thank you so much WhtDove for your kind words. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I'm sure she'll like it Helmut...a nice poem inspired by a nice person |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Helmut - the artist in you lives long. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Enjoyed the poem Helmut, nice descripton. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Thank you, and I do love it, Helmut, and I'm glad to have inspired this wonderful work from your creative mind and heart. Makes me want to share my "Auburn Tears" here. (((you))) L. and S. P. ~ Claire |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful writing, Helmut! Well done! Denise |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
My brother joined a Native Canadian Tribe It took him a couple years to complete all the requirements He enjoyed every minute of it and has made more friends than you can imagine Native Peoples have a beautiful culture and all kinds of activities for everyone to attend and discover more about them I have become friends with many Natives myself and they are true blue without a doubt Hat's off to your poem Helmut Rex}<{{{{o> |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A tragic yet inspiring story, Helmut! Nicely written, too! Corinne |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is a lovely description of how freedom and nature were once one. James |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
hoot_owl_rn I sure hope so, and yes your right Thank you so much Hugs and Love Sunshine Dear, your always flatter me, thank you Seymour Tabin A special thank to you, you know how much this means to me coming form you. Claire, it's me who has to bow and to thank you. Your words have showed me the way. And your poem is beautiful. It shows your heart and so much more, you are amazing. (((you))) L. and S. P. Denise I thank thee form way down in the bottom of my heart Rex Allen McCoy Thank you. I wish I could learn a lot more about the cultures. I envy your brother. One of the first friends I had when I came to Canada was a Native American. Over the years we lost sight of each other, but he will always be with me. Corinne Thank you, tragic yes, but also a way to a new start James Thank you so much for your comment. It is not to late. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I was touched by this poem Helmut--very well done! I wrote a poem called Hollowed Ground, I'll send it to you. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You've sparked my interest yet again m'dear!!! This has always been a subject that I could drown myself in day and night!!! You've captured it very well!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Marie, thank you so kindly and yes i really would like to read your poem. looking forward to it. Devina, I see we have a nother common interest here, thank you so much Hugs The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
I guess I could say(again) that Im amazed at the talent you show but I guess after reading your work I`ve come to expect nothing but the best from you. Thanks again for another well done read. |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
RufffRyder Thank sooo much, you're just as well a good writer. I'm glad you liked it The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful....not much else to say is there.. when faced with something this good... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is wonderful, Helmut! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You wield a pen like artist bush And paint a canvas in our minds Liz |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Thank you all for your kind words. Sorry not enough time to respond in detail. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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