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sonagolese Junior Member
since 2001-02-26
Posts 18Virginia |
As a child beside the curbstone Watching each parade that passes Is the Redman in his homeland. All the color and the fanfare, All the banners flying gaily, All the heavy tanks and mortars, All the wealth and might of nations Pass before his wondering glances. Quite secure upon his curbstone Sits the child of nature, marveling. Knowing deep within his spirit Still, Earth-Mother soon will call him. “Come, my child, for this is over. Come into the hills and forests. Let me show you greater glories– How the fern-leaf curls in springtime; How the moon glows on the water; How to raise your arms at dawning Drawing deep the air of freedom. Come and watch with me at sunset All the banners of your father, Mighty Sky-Chief, all his colors Flung across the great lodge doorway. I will whisper and assure you Of the love we bear each other. By the Sky-Chief’s rain you thirst not; From my harvests I will feed you; From the fields and from the forests Medicine to heal your illness. For your spirit all the glory– The security of knowing You are safely with your parents. Rest, my child, the day is over.” |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, that is indeed....the way....thank you... |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
beautiful.....helen |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I enjoyed the images brought out by this poem. Well done.  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
This is jsut so peaceful and beautiful  SEA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I knew I was going to love this from the perspective given in the first 3 lines... and you didn't disappoint me. Beautiful! |
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Secret Whisper Member
since 2001-01-25
Posts 298Through the Looking Glass |
What wonderful imagery presented here. I love the mythical tones of seemingly Native American nature. Excellent. "Death marks the beginning, not the end. It is our journey to God." --Billy Graham |
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