I Will Fight No More, Forever

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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-07-23 08:46 PM

I Will Fight No More, Forever

"I will fight no more forever"
the wise Indian Chief had said
wails from a mourning village
         they are weeping for their dead.

Smoke rises from the ashes
in dawn of early morn
a nation broken hearted
            their spirits being torn.

Somewhere in the distance
war drums fill the air
wreaking havoc through their land
             their hope had turned into despair.

See the buffalo rising
             hear the white wolf cry
listen to white mans thunder
echoes in the evening sky.

The spirits of yesterday walk
listen closely to their tale
               the legends are not forgotten
and their heritage will prevail.

If you listen closely
in the quiet of remember

you can hear his words
"I will fight no more forever....."

repost for a friend

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (07-23-2002 09:07 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-07-23 08:48 PM

(big hugggsssss) Oh Donna, being a huge part of the Cherokee Indian ancestry, this broke my heart reading this to imagine all the pain my family went through and being forced and banished from their land! (sad sigh) This is powerfully and sadly written, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (07-23-2002 08:49 PM).]

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-07-23 08:53 PM

I have been delving into some history...you have captured their heart very, very well...
I will fight no more, forever...

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-07-23 08:54 PM

Donna...this is fantastic writing...
Incredible...a

for sure!
~Hugs Sweetie!~

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

4 posted 2002-07-23 09:31 PM

Noah, thanks. This quote came from
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. I learned of him years ago in high school, read of him,
and have remembered....
thanks again.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

thejingler
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since 2002-07-21

Posts 15
NC

5 posted 2002-07-23 09:52 PM

The jingler was most interested in your lovely words about Chief Joseph, a subject very close to jingler's heart. Watch post for "The Return of Joseph". A piece I wrote with a most mystic story.

jingler

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

6 posted 2002-07-23 09:58 PM

Ah..one of my heroes. Well done!

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

7 posted 2002-07-23 10:18 PM

The spirits of yesterday walk
listen closely to their tale
the legends are not forgotten
and their heritage will prevail.

Beautifully said, Donna

~ poetic hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

8 posted 2002-07-23 10:37 PM

I don't know your friend, but they sure have good taste when it comes to heritage.

Ali?i ulsgeda yvwi anehv?i
"Friendship is important in the lives of people"

utlvquodi ase nasquv sdali?i
"Your friend must be proud"

Nice to see it come back around. Beautiful are the words you bring to us once spoken by a very remarkable man.

agilvkwdi -"I like it" - is an understatement.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

9 posted 2002-07-24 04:45 AM

being part Indian, of course, this one got me. thanks for sharing

Permiabilities
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since 2002-07-05

Posts 27

10 posted 2002-07-24 05:38 AM

yes i must say i read this poem line by line and i repeated. this poem was really great. i loved every word. much applaud to you...

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

11 posted 2002-07-24 09:24 PM

Gentle Spirit,

Beautiful poetry, beautiful photos. Well done...

BC

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

12 posted 2002-07-24 10:07 PM

'...The spirits of yesterday walk
listen closely to their tale
the legends are not forgotten
and their heritage will prevail...'

These words are so important for all us, whether Native American or whatever our background. We must never let the legends and tales of our ancestors die with them. This was so beautifully written and the pictures added so much to it. Thank you, I truly enjoyed it.

Hugs, Marti

"Even if life is full of thorns, I still embrace it for I know that in between those thorns, there is a rose worth all the pain."

Daniel J D
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since 2000-10-01

Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia

13 posted 2002-07-24 11:33 PM

You have touched something close to my heart. Thank you for rekindling my memory.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

14 posted 2002-07-25 01:22 AM

We all have our causes and beliefs
but the fight is needless and is never really resolved when the heart is broken.

Wonderful expression Donna~

paladin

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since 2001-08-05

Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

15 posted 2002-07-25 03:22 PM

We made hundreds of treaties with the native americans and kept none of them.How sad.

paladin

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

16 posted 2002-07-26 06:02 AM

Just a quick stop in this morning to say thank you to all. I hope the weekend finds more time for me to come back and answer all one on one. The days have been
HECTIC to say the least. hugs to all.
Donna

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

SnickerNicky9686
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since 2002-07-26

Posts 5
Iowa, Scott Co.

17 posted 2002-07-28 12:28 PM

Great poem. Thank you for bringing out the best in Native american Spirit. Sad, but true in every stanza you write in this poem. Very well done.

-Nikki

Greeneyes