Open Poetry #9 |
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Nation of Red -----In celebration of Marge's 10000 post |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song ![]() |
![]() Nation of Red Born into this world close to the land Raised with the conviction from your birth Knowing that the spirits are close at hand From your ancestors, elements, and earth Your strength comes from your belief In the power to draw from life All the elements for pain as from relief All the powers to aid in your strife Nature's powers are yours to restrain Use her powers with care and respect You praise and offer honor to all you gain While the rest of the world can only reflect You have taught well all those who care You have suffered much to those of greed The pain beginning when you came to share At the hands of those jealous of your breed You are the pure and the strong You are the living among the dead You are the right and the wrong You my friend are the nation of red Mark Bohannan repost from open 8 to celebrate Marge's (White Feathers) 10,000th post and to celebrate our friendship. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Mark - a wonderful tribute to a fine, fine lady. As for her 10,000th post! Wow! I didn't know Marge was THAT old. Egads, I'm just a slacker in here! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
OK, Slacker John, pick it up... I'll be off to sign the congrat sheet in Announcements, but Mark, also know, this could be attributed to the Nation of Read...as we all do when we see her name... a great tribute to honor a lovely woman... |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Mark, your writing is a true as your heart! ![]() This is a wonderful tribute for Marge.....congrads Marge!!!!! ![]() Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a wonderful tribute to Marge on her 10,000th post celebration Mark! Very nicely written, honouring the respect and admiration of her heritage. *Congratulations again Marge! What a wonderful milestone ... I so enjoy your poetry and responses, and thank you again, from this humble spirit* ![]() Wonderful poem Mark! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Nature's powers are yours to restrain Use her powers with care and respect You praise and offer honor to all you gain While the rest of the world can only reflect You have taught well all those who care You have suffered much to those of greed The pain beginning when you came to share At the hands of those jealous of your breed You are the pure and the strong You are the living among the dead You are the right and the wrong You my friend are the nation of red ================== you already know this is one of my favs of your...and you know why Congrats to Margie-gator... she is a poetic fixture here in our hearts |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--this poem is fabulous, as is Marge...wow...10000...I can't even think that high..congratulations Marge! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
LJA-Yes she is a very fine lady and yes it seems she has been quite busy and as for YOUR reference....good luck my man...ain't helping you with that one.LOL Karilea-Yes she does sort of have that draw to her doesn't she? Thank you much. Marina-Thank you so much and I she is in my heart as a very dear friend. Kit-It is her heritage as well as so man others that I too feel a compasion for. She just happens to be one of those that shine in 10,000 ways. Thank you Jan-Yes I do and I thank you so much. She is all that you say and so much more. Martie-I still can't think past my cup of coffee so don't worry.LOL....she is a very fine lady and fabulous in all respects. Thank you much. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Your heart is beautiful Mark...I know Marge will love the sentiment for her 10,000 ![]() I loved re-reading this poem...ya ya I know I didn't post a reply on the first time through but you know I read them all ![]() Great writing m'dear!! Congrats to You Sweet Marge!! |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ This lady loves you for sharing these beautiful words in this moment of joy. I am proud to call you friend ... I love you, hon. LongJohn~ This little Indian gal is running circles around you ! ! Karilea~ Your spirit has walked many a quest with mine. Know that I love you. Marina~ Thanks for the lovely reply. My friend is of true heart, indeed. Kit~ To honor my heritage is to pay me the greatest honor known. I am humbled at the words of my friend. Thank you for the sincere sweetness of your spirit. JanetMarie~ You're quite the fixture yourself gal. Love ya', gal. Martie~ Sister of my spirit - I love you. ButterfliesDC~ Thank you, sweet, sweet lady. Mark ! Let's keep her ! ! *Much love for this. ~*White Feather*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Holly my sweet....my heart's beauty is ALL because of you and the special friends we share in this life and this family of Passions. Thank you my angel and isn't Marge just so cute that you could just squeeze her to death?(gently of course) Marge-My friend..my inspiration, my tutor in life and poetry, you shine so well and keep being you and you not only will have my love and friendship forever but "WE" will definitely get you to 20,000 real soon. BECAUSE I KNOW you care...a little something extra for you (and me of course) /pip/Forum33/HTML/002887.html |
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