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Spirit of Soaring Eagle
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Spirit of Soaring Eagle |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Rising early he greets the coming sun as natures white blanket still covers ground Young brave prepares for journey just begun searching for his spirit…it must be found To become chief…a test he must survive ritual ofages toprove his worth To lead his people forward he will strive his destiny, since the day of his birth Facing demons that dwell within his mind he ask forefathers for strength he will need As eagle soars above they are entwined together on this journey they proceed Over the mountains and across the plains step by step searching, as eagle soars high With ancestors blood coursing through his veins he pushes onward searching land and sky Day becomes night as moon gives rise too fear spirits of elders visit from beyond Leaving visions with him they disappear into the fire started by young brave In the valley of buffalo he sleeps along side the river of no return From out of the fire eagles spirit leaps into his heart and soul it starts to burn A new chief is born from out of the flame ready to return with his spirit found Chief Soaring Eagle is his spirit name man and eagle are one… forever bound [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-29-2003 12:22 AM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey Paulie!!! Indeed, a passing of the torch. I could follow this in your mind, and you did indeed relate the story as though through an eagle's eye. I thought it quite lovely, and am ever impressed with you. just one lil tiny thing tho? your use of "too"? should be "to"--just a mite distracting, so I thought I would mention it--hope ya still love me? (I am assuming that ya did and counting on your lovely grace to not dispute me...  )Hugs, eagle eye.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Powerful and touching. Love, Margherita |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul~ Softly, with tears in eye I read .... I remember ... And you would 'know' the why ...~ Absolutely beautiful and touching~ Thank you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm with my sister Marge on this, Paul....thank you for writing this beautiful poem and touching me with a memory.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!! Love this Paul...wonderful story! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
As one who has made this journey and returned with scars of it, I thank you for bringing back the good half of that memory to join the bad. And for writing a pretty tasty poem! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Paul, I just loved this and felt like I was right there watching and listening and completely understanding what this man had to go through. I love anything to do with our Native American brothers and sisters. Thank you for writing and sharing this. Hugs for peace. Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Serenity~ Thanks for catching the too thing, I still don't know which one too use when. Glad you understand and thanks for reading. How could I dispute the Queen of New Orleans LOL. You will always have a special place in my heart.Take Care...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:15 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Margherita~ Thank you so much for taking time to read and reply. Glad you enjoyed...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:16 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marge~ I am so glad you liked this, please feel free to share with his family if you would like to. I tried to insert a picture of a Soaring Eagle in it, but didn't know how. Take care my friend...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:16 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie~ Thank you very much for the kind reply. Glad I could rekindle an old memory for you...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:16 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nancy~ So very glad you took time to read and your lovely reply. Thanks for the hugs and I send them right back to you...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:17 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ratleader...Thanks, Glad I could bring back a good memory for you. Your words mean alot too me...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:17 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marti~ Thank you for understanding and your caring reply. I'm so glad you could relate too this. I'm glad to have been able to share this with you...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:17 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay!!! Oh my gosh, possessing much Cherokee Indian blood, this wonderful poem deeply touched me as I truly feel I am one with the eagle and will soar to his name always! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Paul - liked this very much, as I know an Indian Princess and I see some of her in this writing... BC |
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Gina Culliney Member
since 2003-03-08
Posts 170 |
This was a gifted visionary piece. Have you considered writing a western short story or novel? If not definitely think about it. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Paul, Wonderful poem, turning two into one. It is great to be able to read such imagery. This is just too much; enjoyed greatly. Being part Native American myself, the spiritually here, touching. Hugs to you, Pat Paul, was able to come back to this reply and vote..... ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (03-28-2003 11:50 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Noah...Very glad you could relate and glad you enjoyed. Your words always are so encouraging to me. Thanks for all you do...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:17 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Bill...Thank you sir for taking time too read and reply. Maybe you should write one about your Indian Princess...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Gina~ Thank you for that lovely reply. I don't think I could do as you suggest, because I'm not that good, but I'm glad you enjoyed this...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:18 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Pat~ Your kind words are much appreciated. I am very glad you enjoyed this and could relate too it. Thanks again...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-28-2003 11:18 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
All...Sorry for the mix up, but I forgot too check the box for submission into the book. If anyone wants too vote for this I appologize for the mix up. "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm back to vote! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie~ Thanks "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is wonderful.....I really love this!!!! Indians intrigue me!!!! Enjoyed!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Paul, having some Indian in me, I am very interested in stories and history of Indians. Thank you for this...my vote.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Bridgette~ Thanks so much for reading. Glad you enjoyed.Thanks for taking the time...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ethel~Very glad you took time too read & glad you enjoyed. My thanks too you for the vote.Glad to have been able too share this with you...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
*click* ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A must for the book... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Dropping in to vote for this delightful poem. I would love to see it in the book. Hugs, Marti |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Paul - I've already commented so I won't again, but I came back to vote for this... BC |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'll vote for this in a heartbeat! Glad you decided to put it up for the book. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Well deserved vote! Spirit of Soaring Eagle is an uplifting beautiful read. Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A talented expression of a wonderful and imaginative story. Stirs my blood an even brighter red! Warm hugs, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
Yay! I just came back so I can vote for you, yay! (big angel hugs) Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Paul...BRAVO!!!! Incredible Native American poem. I loved this tale about the Indian chief finding his name from the spirits of the Ancient Ones. ***Ivy Rose |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Paul...Again, BRAVO!!! Fantastic poem about an American Native chief receiving his name from the spirits of the Ancient Ones. I loved this poem. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nancy,Bill,Noah,RatLeader,Marghertia,Karliea, Marti,Earth Angel,Ivy Rose I just wrote a thank you too each of you for coming back too vote and for those of you that replied and it got wipped out, so from me to each of you. A Very sincere Thank You and sorry for the mess up...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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