Open Poetry #22 |
White Buffalo Woman |
Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(Being part Cherokee-Indian, I have been greatly touched and influenced by the stories of my ancestors, and the story of the White Buffalo is one that touches me most of all which my grandpa first read to me when I was young! I write this poem sharing the gist of the great story with you! ) (This picture is of the buffalo calf, Miracle, born in 1994. White Buffalo Woman By: Noah Eaton 9/23/02 White buffalo woman, with four ages cursing your veins Play to us your sacred pipe of petaowihankeshini, let your voice smoulder As AnpetuWi, the great sun, is my witness Accustom my soul to that of my Grandmother and Grandfather Guide me, let me walk like a living prayer Build me as a bridge between the sacred Above and Beneath And I will swallow the earth and sky and fire with this evanescent spoon For in the sacred code of family we are one in entirety Open up your bundle before these weary pair of eyes And I will offer you this wacanga that purifies the soul Let so the breath of the Grandfather Mystery tremble Between the legged and the winged and all that speak so I shall hold this chanunpa my grandfather has bestowed to me Vigilantly watching as you roll four times into the learned white calf And play it to hold back these waters from this sacred circle I share with my people, for my most precious blooded children at long last I sit beside this campfire, awaiting for your return Sprinkling the wild turnip on, enriching our common creed For my flesh and blood bleeds like that of you I will sacrifice every drop for the sake of our humanity White buffalo woman, from this wooden stem I let flow The seeds of creation and the spotted eagle's fearless cry White buffalo woman, we shall meet again The spirits will not rest, born again may who die... "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-23-2002 08:21 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Noah...my sweet sidekick! This is a wonderful write with a priceless picture. Absolutely fantastic! ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Hey Noah, this is a KEEPER my friend. I knew when I saw the title I was gonna love it. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Noah, the spirits were definitely with you to tell this magnificent story. Thank you for sharing it with us. '...White buffalo woman, we shall meet again The spirits will not rest, born again may who die...' And indeed, you shall meet again. Fabulous dear friend, Hugs, Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very interesting write Noah. You are a gifted young man!! hugs, Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
Very good. enjoyed it. thanks. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I love this. But of course I love animals in general. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah--- You spoke with such reverence and respect for the sacred traditions of your ancestors. Very well done! ~ as the blood of this noble lineage flows through you veins, may the ink forever flow freely from your pen ~ Linda |
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Singing Sparrow Member
since 2002-05-12
Posts 94 |
wow, awesome imagery, love it! SS |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
The white buffalo woman gave us the peace pipe and the knowledge to find the smoking plants.The smoke that rises from the bowl are prayers that soar up to the great sprit. paladin [This message has been edited by paladin (09-28-2002 08:46 PM).] |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Bravo Bravo Bravo!!!! hugsssss you Lauren~ I need some distraction |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
You are able to stretch yourself in so many directions...a fine piece with a folkloric feel to it, an antiquity of wisdom and tale, I guess. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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