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The Weaver
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The Weaver |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Weaver With careful patience, she selects Cane to split for basketry. She weaves her dreams into the frame And makes designs of Cherokee. From walnuts, bloodroot, butternut, Dyes she makes will help create And show the mastery she has In clever hands, that weave and plait. So many ways they're utilized. Some for storing beans and corn And some, to carry from the fields, The varied crops as they are shorn. This talent passed down through the years, Is still put to good use today. Materials are more plentiful, But some still work in the old way. They treasure vestiges that time Has not erased from out their lore And as they teach young girls to weave, They only treasure them the more! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 07-26-2001).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
ah nicely described and told... the old skills and the teaching of them do much to help preserve a heritage and help us to remember the way things were... I enjoyed |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
It's nice to hear of the heritage and how it is kept alive today! I loved this Cindi |
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Miranda Junior Member
since 2001-07-26
Posts 32OOOOOklahoma! |
I once new a fantastic poet on writers write by the name Trillium. You would not happen to be she???? Lovely work by the way. Miranda |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You told of the craft beautifully, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece, thank you. ~ Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance ~And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance ~ I hope you dance. (Lee Ann Womack) |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Cpat Hair and cpalmer: Thank you both for reading and I appreciate the nice comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Miranda: Thank you for your nice remarks. I am not known as "Trillium" on any other site but this one. Sorry! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Mysteria: Thank you. I always enjoy your poetry. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Look at this weave! This one touched me in so many ways, I shall just have to add it to my "special pieces" nook in the library... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you so much Lady in White! I'm glad it was enjoyable for you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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