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Grey Owl
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Grey Owl |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Grey Owl in their living past he was fed on dreams that last he would become one taken to his heart he could only become part he dreamed Indian to revere their way put his past behind to say I am one of them hidden in his skills was truth of his origin shadowed by his will Indian brothers understood and accepted he was taken in he lived Indian breathed and trapped, Indian loved an Indian but he gave all back in written word and good deed listened to earth’s creed his time short on earth his moccasins still whisper listen to the wind Grey Owl, 1888-1938 Read the story of a man who believed in the Indian way, knew the truth of the land, took it to his heart as the way of the people, and wrote, for all, the truth of his stand. http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/90jan/greyowl.htm [This message has been edited by Sunshine (09-24-2002 02:04 PM).] |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Very nice story of Haiku stanzas Well done and enjoyable Gloom |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent Karilea! Great story. Love the presentation as well! ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Crazy Eddie Member
since 2002-09-14
Posts 178 |
I first read the story of Grey Owl a long time ago, it always seemed strange to me that he was accepted amongst the Indians and denigrated as a fake and charlatan by almost everyone else. I think it highlights the different emphasis placed on labels by different societies, he walked like an Indian; talked like an Indian; hunted like an Indian and thought like an Indian, but most importantly he was accepted as an Indian by the Indians. A rose by any other name? I’m once again impressed by your words, thank you for the chance to read and reply |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea - the story of Grey Owl is quite famous. You have worded this poem to perfection. Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'm putting this into my library! Does that tell you what I think of this masterpiece! Grey Owl would be so pleased. He was a great man, and you are a great poet! Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Karilea, in part of my tradition the Grey Owl story has been widely told and cherished and the thought of being accepted among a whole different creed is fascinating to me and I only wish we could all accept each other that way! (big hugggsssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, 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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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A beautiful story... so very well presented, Karilea...  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am from Manitoba in Canada, and Grey Owl was a huge part of our history as the first "Indian" environonmentalist. Archie Balaney was studied in part of our history class in Grade 11, and he made a huge impression that has always stayed with me. When I saw Pierce Brosnan was going to play Grey Owl in a movie, I doubted he could do it but I went to see the movie and give them credit as they did a great job of honoring a man who believed in the value of our land, and animals in relation to humans. We need more like Archie Belaney, and more like you Sunshine that are willing to bring that consciousness alive every so often. Perhaps he was an imposter, but when his transformation was made to Grey Owl he was not shy about his views on the conservation of fur-bearing animals and the habitats that surrounded them and they proved decades ahead of their time. He actually lived with beavers to study their habits and it became legendary, as did the four films he produced about them. But I think what people forget about him most was his beautiful prose that is really worth a read. When you read his work its hard to believe the time period was around 1930, and it reads like it was written today. This was truly most enjoyable for me and I shall pull old Archie out tomorrow and give him a read. God Bless  Sharon [This message has been edited by Mysteria (09-25-2002 04:54 AM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Opps forgot to take my copy to the library  [This message has been edited by Mysteria (09-25-2002 04:47 AM).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
The very last stanza says it all... Nicely done, Sunshiny friend..  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Your writing skills floor me every time Karilea. This piece is so outstanding. I would love to see this published and shared with many more. The words, the form, the haiku's. I stand in awe. I have downloaded the story of Grey Owl and am anxious to read it later today. I also found Sharon's information on him fascinating. Blessings for sharing such an important piece. Hugs, Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, Well done and I believe Sharon covers it prety well. Enjoyed this vry much. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Karilea this is a treasure m' friend. Very well presented and splendid writing. Thank you for the link as I am always looking to learn and study more than I already have. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is fantastic, my friend... regards, sudhir |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Beautiful work, Karilea. I love the idea of hearing his footsteps on the wind. |
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Magician Member
since 2002-08-14
Posts 126 |
You always amaze me Sunshine. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I forgot to mention the names of the three best-selling books Grey Owl wrote while he lived in Prince Albert National Park: Pilgrims of the Wild (1935), Sajo and Her Beaver People (1935) and Tales of an Empty Cabin (1936), and the last in this list is exceptional. I think we could all live by his saying, "We belong to nature, and not the other way around". Can you tell I have a great deal of respect for an "imposter?" His cabin is a landmark in Saskatchewan that draws thousands of tourists each year, so he was indeed a "good thing". Here is the man, known as Grey Owl.  [This message has been edited by Mysteria (09-25-2002 03:37 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
First, I want to thank everyone for their comments and mostly for those of you who knew some of Grey Owl and overlooked the "imposter" and saw the human beneath... In answer to a question by one of our poets, here is what I told them... ~*~ A year ago I watched the show on one of the television stations that Pierce Bronson was in, portraying Grey Owl. The whole concept fascinated me as I have long been a believer in the Indian way - I wrote a brief on Indian Law while taking paralegal classes in night school, and my professor, unbeknownst to me, was of Indian Heritage - no one else did anything other than brief law on the normal "stuff" - abortion, rape, etc., and I stretched out and touched on something else altogether. She gave me an A...LOL... so, when the movie came along, I watched it once, then a second time, then did a little research, and came up with the tribute. ~*~ It saddened me that this man had to find his way in life because he seemed not to fit in the white man's world, and ultimately took on the Indian culture's ways in order to be at peace. It saddened me even further to think that the Indian has always given of their culture to others...and have had so much of theirs taken from them. Thank you, everyone, for taking this poem, as I perceive from your responses...to heart. For that is where it belongs. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Very well penned, Karilea. Being half Native American, this especially hit home for me. Thank you! The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
~*Foot Steps in the wind*~ I love it, this is beautiful! ~Sheri |
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*Stubby* Member
since 2002-09-19
Posts 122 |
One of my favourite reading is true history much enjoyed thank you  J |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - you tell of Grey Owl magnificently... BC |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Karilea, this is absolutely magnificent....from the story, and the man behind the story, to all the comments so full of knowledge. I love the Indian culture, too, having some Indian heritage, myself. Thanks to all of you for sharing. Love To All, Ethel |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
excellent penned, I have seen the movie over and over this week.....a man with his heart on the right place. Haven't read his books yet, but will do that soon. Thank you for sharing Karilea ((hugs))) Charisma |
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