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White Feathers----For Marge
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White Feathers----For Marge |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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White Feathers A long feather of wisdom filled with delight.... Each new verse carries within it a longing into night A caring of the soul wisps a heart so pure One of a life that many proud people must endure A long feather of heritage blown through hurrying winds Dancing across the memories as each cloud of pain descends Trust in the beliefs of the land where once a lifetime it did give Rests many songs of the Cherokee Where forever the spirits shall live A long feather of wisdom and love sent breezing through our hearts Gifts to us from the heavens above rests into one soul as it will depart Teaching of wisdom in a wonder through her natural given grace A soft gentle hug from her mind kisses caressing youthful face Tortured paths of the braves washed red eyes of tears Bounded by the wars of white mans fears. For W h i t e F e a t h e r s Mark Bohannan You know we all love you!!!! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
wonderfuly done Mark...what a story you tell |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
OH Mark, this is wonderful, she is just going to adore it and you for writing it. She is a most wonderful lady and a poet...her heart shines big with love in all she writes. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 08-19-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mark, this is very beautifully written and presented, and is a magnificent piece about the essence of the cherokee. I'm sure Marge will either shed some tears or jump in the street with joy at this wonderful piece Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 08-19-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
YOU are so COOL!!!! this is way way cool.... your getting really good at these shape poems wonderful tribute to our sweet margie-gator creative and unique...much like the poet  later-arteest-gator. jm |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Mark, what an incredible tribute to Marge. She's gonna be so honored. Very very touching. Juls |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Mark ... How you touch me gently with such beautiful phrases. The presentation is such a joy to this heart. The phrasing speaks so tenderly to me, as you knew it would. In softest voice of this Cherokee ... I love you for such sensitivity. You feather me with honor. How can I ever thank you ? I hope it goes in 'the room' too ! Love you~ ~*White Feather*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Mark, I applaud your poem, the thought, the workmanship you put into it and the wonderful lady you wrote it for. Very well done!!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
O Mark! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark* I swear your poetry absolutely glows at the moment. A beautiful poem alone, add your format and then the dedication to Marge... Perfectly stunning!!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Stunning! And yes, this is indeed a fabulous tribute to a fabulous lady...when I grow up, I want to be just like her....smiles... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity~ Awwwwww ! The secret is to never 'grow up'. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mark, your talent leaps off the page here. So lovely a tribute, and perfectly presented. catalinamoon |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Paula-Thank you .... I had a good motivation in Marge to help. Martie-Thank you hon' and yes she is isnt she...a wonderful lady indeed. Liz-Let's just hope that if she runs into the street she looks for traffic.lol...Thank you. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. JM-Thanks love....I am honored to be able to do a little something for a lady dear to us all....and I love being COOL.....what's for dinner anyway....I may be a little late.LOLOL  Juls-thanks sweet one and lovely Haiku by the way.....you honor her as well in your work as of late. Marge-yes it is going in the room with a certain photograph....and no thanks needed......you just did.   Deer-I thank you and I humbley bow in my thanks to you. She is a wonderful lady and a wonderful inspiration. Karilea-thanks for that and I am glad you agree with me on her.....I could tell by your response. Holly my sweet.....I just love it when I stun you and the glowing comes from my HEART from the love of some very special friends in my life.....wonder who they could be...any ideas?LOL now where are my hugs from your post....I am waiting as patiently as I can.   serenity-listen to Marge....never grow up......it hurts too damn much.lol...thank you for the stunning and I agree with you on her as you know. Marge-  hugs |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
catalinamoon-you snuck in on me.lol...thanks for yet another sweet reply....I appreciate them much. |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
Oh, I really got a kick out of the presentation. Wonderfully written! Favorite lines... "A long feather of wisdom and love sent breezing through our hearts"< !signature--> -jaimie www.ladysixstring.com [This message has been edited by ladysixstring (edited 08-20-2000).] |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
such beauty in verse and in presentation... such a wonderful tribute to marge and so well deserved!!... this is awesome! |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! This is perfection, Mark! I love it! Denise p.s. I need more hints...I haven't found anything yet...help! |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
There is little I can add to the comments already made, simply outstanding! God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
ladysixstring-thank you so much and I am happy that you liked it. doreen-It is nowhere near what you bring to the forum....but I am so glad you liked it. Denise----Thank you much and for a hint........go to a Thomas Kincade gallery and have them show you what you are looking for in another painting of coarse. Try this site I have sent you. It may help http://www.kinkadekorner.com/ EagleOne--thank you so much....I am glad you like it. |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Mark Wonderful poem. I know Marge will appreciate this one. Garfield |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is absolutely incredible... an excellent work, Mark, my friend... Lovely tribute to a lovely lady and a beautiful personality... from a gifted writer, masterly and creative poet... regards, sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Garfield-Thank you so much. Sudhir-Thank you kind sir and you know just how special she is to all of us. Congrats again on your new Haiku FREEDOM!!!!! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Mark.... This is absolutely beautiful.....and as artistic and touching as the lady you wrote it for!! Simply magnificent, my friend.....what a heart you have! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sunny1-- I thank you for making me smile and I KNOW that Marge is gonna love seeing your name on this post. You inspire and show your heart to us all and I am merely showing thanks to one of the many cherished poets in my heart. Thanks once again. |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
WoW mark this is really something Such ingenuity...i'm impressed,not shocked though! , that you have done this wonderful piece...I know marge is a very lucky woman I wish you my best "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- me |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
JnR4eva--I guess I need to work on the shock factor some then....? I thank you kindly and you are a pleasure. |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
* oh wow Mark, Stunning Captivating Perfect Words Feather Fantastic I loved it a lot Talented man Read twice ! Marge will love it * * * * * Linda M |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Linda---now you gone and made it look easy.....LOLOLOL.....Thank you so much....you are a treasure indeed. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Aw Mark my man, I am so proud of you for doing this. What a fitting tribute to a proud and free race of people, with such a marvelous poet as Marge at the seat of your emotions...well done my good poet companion, well done!!! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Mark - this is incredibly outstanding! There was some REAL work in this poem - You are just the person I need for a poem I want written about two kitties fighting over a mouse while floundering down a river filled with ice floes. A word picture would be nice. lol I really really like the presentation and the way you made those words fit so well. Great writing! |
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T McCoy Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 186 |
awesome...and the patience you must have... great job Mark... Tony |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
ethome-Marge and I share a love of these people and all the pain they suffer. I thank you so kindly for your praise. You are a friend indeed. LJ-you may get that poem,but to warn you.......I am on the kittens side. Thank you my heartless friend... Tony-thank you so much. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, this is a fitting tribute to a lovely Cherokee lady. Why didn't you post it in white to make it really apt. lol. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Kethry-Thank you for your kind words. I have not learned the tricks to pulling up colors like the rest of you so thus no white. I only use what Ron offers to date in the post new topic arena. Marge has the original in silver/white. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
so will this do? |
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Anonymous Junior Member
since 2000-09-20
Posts 16 |
Beautiful, Mark. You show friendship in the lovliest ways. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
so creative Mark..loved it.. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Mark~ You tickled me with your feather (tee hee) seriously this is a most wonderful and precious piece. Marge is such a beautiful and tender soul...you have written a most wonderful piece of poetry for her...well done. Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Awesome! you're pushing I may have to think of some shape for my words to take - I hope I can come up with an acceptable one ~G~ |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Ok Mark when will your book be on the market? I become entranced when I read the things you write. Such diversity and style, mixed with love, passion and wisdom. A dynamite combination. Deb |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Well Mark I like that you have added art with your work of art and made this tribute a wonderful piece. [This message has been edited by insect (edited 09-22-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Anonymous-(Dee) Thank you so much my prankster. Victoria-Thank you Traci-I am glad to have found your ticklish spot. Thank you much. Wilfred-Thank you and there is a challenge in the forum for you tonight. Deb-Thank you my friend and have I told you how explosive you are yourself. insect-They are so much fun and I thank you very much. I loved your rainbow and I believe you need to take my challenge as well. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ I'm back in here to tell you that it is still the loveliest display I've seen. Both the poem and the feather are cherished by this little Cherokee gal ! I got mine framed and it is ELEGANT ! You know it will be cherished for all time. Love you, my sweet friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Mark, Great writing and a wonderful tribute to a special lady. I went to her site today and it blew me away!! Indeed, she is chosen and everyone loves Marge (and you too). marcy |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Marge-so fitting that elegance "written" should be hanging in the home of elegance "lived" don't you think? Marcy-Yes, she is very special to us and I have been at her site many times and will by many more. Thank you so very much. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I had to come back for another read. Dee |
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