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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(This is different for me, I read this story in class today about the Trail of Tears, and I am part Cherokee so I feel strongly about that story, so this is just a ramble I thought of reflecting on that time...) Cherokee Sun By: Noah Eaton 4/24/02 Ah, I've seen a day with no end A summer with no sun No flag claimed to my nation Ah, you know that I've seen A trail of endless tears Blue-jeaned outlaws placing evictions I've crossed deserts between Walked through thunderstorms of salt My home put into exile I sold my soul to the Raven Mocker Then I won my laurels back Digging my pride from my grave of denial I wave this blue blanket now Whirling my arms like the wings of a butterfly I will be firm With the Great Spirit, I believe we all can fly... Ah, I believe there is a great design For everyone recognized in faith My incentive passed on from my ancestral heritage Ah, why do we sacrifice the dreams of our fathers And war the allied principles of one another And trade the pride to our governments? I tread softly with a purpose for ecstasy To find the charity in thieves Yearning for my prayer to find its consummation I toil to close in the Great Divide And in this territory I wish to be aligned in one simple constellation I wave this blue blanket now Whirling my arms like the wings of a butterfly I will be firm With the Great Spirit, I believe I can fly... I am sunburned But I will remain I am thirsty My cry will be my only necessary refrain I wave this blue blanket now Whirling my arms like the wings of a butterfly I will be firm With the Great Spirit, I believe I can fly... I will remain My cry will be my refrain... [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (04-26-2002 12:04 AM).] |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WOW!!  Noah, this is one of your best....very well done!  |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
And what a lovely departure it is, Noah! This is beautiful. I am enjoying watching your work grow - I see now it is without boundaries! Cor |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Noah! This is the best I have seen you write! This is just wonderful sweetie! Your work is growing SO fast! ~Hugs, Nancy~ *your sidekick!* |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Really wonderful expression of such a tragic and brutal quest. Well done Noah! ThisDiamond |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Awesome, Noah! You have such a strong sense of caring, in everything you write. Sandra |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
ah now you are touching me with words of love for the Cherokee nation. My daughter is part cherokee, I see their heritage in her....wonderful Noah. Loved this one, library stuff... Like a red brick, |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Over a thousand treatys were made with the native Americans by our government.Every one of them was broken.We have no grounds to be judgmental about ethnic cleansing.It was a part of our history. paladin |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You've done very well with this topic m'friend...me thinks it to be one of your best!!!  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Noah, I loved this piece and this is my favorite line: "With the Great Spirit, I believe I can fly..." Anything to do with Native America(ns) I just adore. Thank you for rambling. Hugs, Marti " My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
And they still tell their story through you Noah...James |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Hi Noah, How are you, I missed reading your wonderful poems, OH now this is great, I do like reading some varied works by you, This is so unique and different and yes from your normal style and topic but it is so fresh and good. Great write, Floria Floria |
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