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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Wailing Of The Warrior ~*Marge Tindal*~  Once upon a midnight, in the land of long ago. The Warrior took a Maiden, to be his...and so. The telling of their story, casts a spell upon the listeners yet. A story of love found - love lost, and a love you will not forget. They met in the glen, where the animals roamed free. They fell in love and pledged to always protect each other's needs. There came one chilling November, when he laid her body in the cold, cold ground. The Trail Of Tears they were forced to walk left sorrow's spirit all around. The Warrior tried to make it alone, the tears frozen upon his cheek. His Maiden was no longer by his side, for her he did so openly weep. He thought of going onward, but could not leave his heart. A man of honor, he returned and now they will never part. He returned to the spot he had placed her. And there he laid his body down. His spirit restless is still heard today, those who listen can hear the wailing sound. His heart crying out, "Maiden, I failed the test. I could not protect you, though I loved you best." Out upon the plains at night, you can still hear the Warrior wail. Joined now with his Maiden love, buried along The Trail. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hey...mom... stunning graphic, and a beauty of a story told with it...and I guess that was my goodnight story...now if only someone would tuck me into bed....sighs and giggles to ya! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity~ This beautiful graphic is from a painting, entitled 'The Shaman's Tears', done by artist, Mark Wagner. It is a gripping visual for the poem ... and I thank you for letting me know you like both. Love n' hugs~ Night ... ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I want to love a maiden like that but I don't want to lose her...why do we lose those we love...James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"...out on the plains at night you can still hear the Warrior wail..." yes, Marge, one can... but only if one knows the loss of love... trust me....not all can hear... wonderful, and Mark Wagner's work is always well done... |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Very touching story Marge You tell it beautifully  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
James~ Thanks for the read - and your thoughts on it. Karilea~ Oh, my friend ~ Surely they are heard - surely ... I would pray ~ that they are heard. Rex~ A little piece of history that touches my heart. Thank you, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
and when the wind blows from the south across the red soil of the reservations, you can still hear the wail of the Cherokee Warrior in the land of the Kansa. Well written my poetic friend. May the spirits of your ancestors continue to speak so eloquently through you. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh Marge love these incredible story, and hear the wailing sound. touching words in a fabulous penned story. love it Marge as always an excellent write ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Lady Ollyne Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 337East Coast |
Lady Marge As I walk through the forested Glen nearest my own heart, I hear the weeping as the river flows, and as I reach to touch, I bring to these lips a taste of tears... beautiful words this morn, Lady Ollyne "O, learn to read what silent love hath writ: To hear with eyes belongs to love's fine wit"...Shakespeare |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Margie...when your Cherokee muse fires up.. aint nothing that can touch her poetic spririt in you... way cool weave my dear...way cool  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mike~ Always, I am aware that you hear them. This little Cherokee heart thanks you for listening. Charisma~ Our spirits touch on the plains of the plaintive cries~ Much love, my friend. LadyOllyne~ The salted waterbeds bear the tears of many. Thank you for yours. JanetMarie~ Oh, sweet lady~ A new spirited muse has come to join SkyeLara - in laying these treasures at my feet. I am not destined to rest as long as they have stories to tell. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
Thanks Maiden for a story well written and yes even today if we listen there are wails on many trails<> lovya<> Warrior |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so touching and beautifully done, Marge. Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SoaringEagle~ My sweet Warrior~ and I thank you always for the warmth you bring my heart. The plaintive cry ~ 'Always together ... forever apart.' I know you hear them with me. ~*Maiden*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ My friend ... you caught me posting ... but it's so nice to have you reading. I thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
excellent. . . a tale well told my friend. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Now this is the muse I have been looking for.....care to do a loan so that I may try to come close to your depth in their honor? I am forever grateful for your vision and your understanding in these and you know that........now if only I could get close to that plateau I could spill out what is trying so hard to get out of me. Beautiful write my friend.....now don't forget those nights under the stars and of course the extra room. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ Thank you for your thoughts. MarkB~ Ah, my friend. I do not lend a spirit such as this. But, I do send you the power to quest. Let your heart be still and summon ... the spirits will find you and enter. Be still and listen. They will come. Thank you for the 'stars', sweet one. 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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