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Cpat Hair
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0 posted 2001-06-27 10:52 AM



From atop the trees
It is easy to see
Approaching intruders
And Raven sits
Waiting to raise alarm

Once upon a time
When the world was
Still younger than
Memory, all spirits
Spoke to each other
In beautiful voices

One day they met
And discussed how
To divide the world
Their pleading like
Songs on the wind
Until…

No agreements could
Be reached among the tribes
So they began to fight

Raven was fierce
And painted himself black
With ashes from his
Slain enemies
So he could hide in shadow
To ambush the unwary

As days passed
Many were killed
And Raven grew darker
Until he was hit in the throat
By an arrow.

Having lost his beautiful voice
He grieved as in fear
He avoided all others
But his own.

Now he sits atop trees
Watching for intruders
Waiting to raise a raucous alarm
And flee intruders

How much like you
And me

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1 posted 2001-06-27 10:55 AM


Your stories [legends] unfold so easily, it is not hard to imagine you, night, a camp's fire, and even the crickets fall silent to the weaves woven....
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2 posted 2001-06-27 11:01 AM


Ron, I was being facetious.  You should know I read and enjoyed this tale, too.  Sorry I misled you.
Thank you for the courtesy repost.  Now those who misssed it can enjoy

Sharon
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3 posted 2001-06-27 10:57 PM


What a wonderful tale!
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4 posted 2001-06-27 11:00 PM


Ravens are the only species that inhabit all continents.....much like you and me.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve"

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