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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-10-23 03:16 PM

Hear The Spirits Speak

Held within the legends that are told
are the secrets of their life's mysteries,
of the injustices they have endured
through out the passing of times history.

Once upon a time was traveled
a trail of tears that was tread
while watching loved ones fall
upon Mother Earth they bled.

Listen closely to their cries
in the stillness of the night
feel the pain that they have suffered
as Spirits walk in Luna's light.

The buffalo no longer roam
across the wide open plains
for the white man has moved in
with no purpose other than to gain.

The white wolf still cries at night
encircling thoughts of brothers lost.
The irreversible damage was done
and they cared not of the cost.

When the breeze blows calmly
spirits of the elders still speak,
and the message can be heard
it is but peace that we should seek.

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (10-23-2002 08:37 PM).]

LiquidSilver
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1 posted 2002-10-23 03:20 PM

Loved it. Absolutely adored it. I can't wait to see more from you! Your a very talented poet. Where do you get your inspiration from?

Liquid Silver

"An it harm none, do as thou wilt"

WhiteRose
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somebody's dungeon

2 posted 2002-10-23 03:59 PM

It is wonderful Donna, a splendid write rich in culture. Enjoyed

Mistletoe Angel

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3 posted 2002-10-23 03:59 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Donna, this is so heartbreaking, sweet friend, it is so very true and I have much Cherokee Indian blodd in me so my heart goes out to my ancestors who had to walk the Trail Of Tears with many others! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you speak of oh so many things so well, 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

Auguste

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By the sea

4 posted 2002-10-23 05:15 PM

Donna, this especially touches me because I'm half native American and my Cherokee ancestors walked that trail of tears. Thank you for this.

*hugs*

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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5 posted 2002-10-23 05:24 PM

Donna, I love this. Having some Native American ancestry myself, I feel a very real connection with this kind of poetry. I wish you would share more of it with us. Thank you, sweet Donna.

Love To All,
Ethel

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2002-10-23 05:37 PM

Gentle Spirit
A very gentle write, enjoyed.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

7 posted 2002-10-23 06:12 PM

Donna, I may not have a single drop of native blood in my body, but I do in my soul.
Since I was a very young girl, I read everything I could on North American Indians. I visited reserves and collected artifacts and art. I immersed myself in their culture. Between the ages of 7 and 17 I lived in northern Ontario and had many native friends. They enriched my life and instilled the love of nature that I still have today.

This was a very moving and spiritual piece of writing.

Linda

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8 posted 2002-10-23 07:32 PM

Very beautiful, moving and spiritual write Donna!
Much enjoyed this evening.
~Hugs sweetie~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

Nightshade

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just out of reach

9 posted 2002-10-23 08:23 PM

Donna - a lovely write. Enjoyed. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Gentle Spirit
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10 posted 2002-10-23 08:39 PM

Liquid Silver thank you so very much for those kind words. The inspiration comes from the elements and the wind carries the spirits with them. I hope that you enjoy your time here at Passions and will share more of your work with us.

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (10-24-2002 08:53 AM).]

Gentle Spirit
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11 posted 2002-10-23 08:40 PM

Anne, they have an amazing culture. Thank you so much and hugs.

Gentle Spirit
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12 posted 2002-10-23 08:41 PM

Noah, my daughter also has Cherokee blood running through her veins. Although I do not, I have always been drawn to their spirit and legends. Hugs.

Gentle Spirit
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13 posted 2002-10-23 08:42 PM

Michael, then let us hope that we make your ancestors proud by remembering them. Thank you and hugs.

Gentle Spirit
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14 posted 2002-10-23 08:43 PM

Ethel there are many other posts from myself and many of the talented writers here at Passions throughout these pages on the Native American cultures. I am glad that you enjoyed this. Hugs.

Gentle Spirit
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15 posted 2002-10-23 08:44 PM

Sey, thank you so very much for stopping in! I do appreciate it. Hugs.

Gentle Spirit
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16 posted 2002-10-23 08:47 PM

Linda my friend, that means so very much to me. Thank you and big hugs to you.

Gentle Spirit
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17 posted 2002-10-23 08:48 PM

Nancy, you bless me with those words and your friendship. Thank you sweet lady.

Gentle Spirit
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18 posted 2002-10-23 08:49 PM

Chris I thank you for the kindness that you always show. Hugs to you sweetie.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

19 posted 2002-10-23 09:13 PM

It is nice to know that the thoughts I had last evening of something along this thinking came through in your pen...

thank you for this...

I had thought to say something...more...

but you said it all.

Gentle Spirit
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20 posted 2002-10-24 08:39 AM

Karilea, perhaps we were in both in sync with the spirits that do not allow us to forget?
I am so pleased that you enjoyed this.
Thank you so very much my dear friend.

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

21 posted 2002-10-26 02:25 PM

GentleSpirit~
This is just very lovely~
It's so apparent that you took the time to 'listen'~
It's a special happening when the Spirits choose to channel their messages through those of us who stand still and 'hear'~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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TriXter
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The One

22 posted 2002-10-26 02:38 PM

Enjoyed this poem alot

The man of few words...

Gentle Spirit
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23 posted 2002-10-26 04:29 PM

Margie, thank you and hugs right back at ya. Seems sometimes the trees just whisper.
Hugs.

Gentle Spirit
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24 posted 2002-10-26 04:30 PM

Trixter I am glad that you enjoyed. Thank you.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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A Mountain Paradise

25 posted 2002-10-26 05:27 PM

Donna, This is so special and I am honored to be able to read it and tell you how much I love it.

The spirits speak through you to give the message to all of us.

'... Listen closely to their cries
in the stillness of the night
feel the pain that they have suffered
as Spirits walk in Luna's light.
The buffalo no longer roam
across the wide open plains
for the white man has moved in
with no purpose other than to gain...'

Words that speak with such truth and pain. Thank you for sharing this ... there is much to be learned from these words.

Hugs, Marti

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Gentle Spirit
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26 posted 2002-10-26 06:49 PM

Marti, you have blessed me with such lovely words. Hugs to you for that. I am pleased that you enjoyed this.

texasrose
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27 posted 2002-11-01 11:22 AM

The spirits whisper softly and
you have heard them and brought the message
to us. Excellent images and thoughts.

texasrose
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28 posted 2002-11-01 11:56 AM

I just went to print this from my library and it was not there. I forgot to check the little box.

Gentle Spirit
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29 posted 2002-11-01 12:01 PM

Rose that's ok. I am having one of those days myself. sigh.......

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny

30 posted 2002-11-07 01:21 PM

Donna you have penned a

I believe when the spirits spoke that you were listening. I am so glad that I didn't miss this.

Gentle Spirit
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31 posted 2002-11-07 01:31 PM

sigheyes it looks as though the spirits were playing with your post! Seriously, thank you so much because you know how much your thoughts mean to me. Hugs.

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny

32 posted 2002-11-07 01:41 PM

I don't have a clue how that happened. The spirits work in mysterius ways. Maybe some of those could be deleted? Help?

[This message has been edited by sigheyes (11-07-2002 01:42 PM).]

Gentle Spirit
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33 posted 2002-11-07 01:47 PM

Laughing at you. Only a mod/administrator can do that. Again, thanks sweetie.

ShadowRider
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34 posted 2002-11-07 02:01 PM

Nowhere was it more evident than right here in the States, that man has a genocidal spirit when it should be filled with Peace and Light.

Donna, you have written an important poem and deserves the many many accolades bestowed by the replies. It was and is a stunningly memorable tale of Spirit.
JkF

Paul Wilson

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35 posted 2002-11-18 10:39 PM

Donna~ A wonderful poem about our native Americans. Their story of suffering will always be a piece of history that none of us should ever forget...Paul

Madame Chipmunk
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36 posted 2002-11-18 11:27 PM

This is a lovely gentle write, Donna

~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

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texasrose
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37 posted 2002-11-19 09:44 AM

I am glad to see this back. I enjoyed it as much the second time.

Gentle Spirit
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38 posted 2002-11-19 03:42 PM

You guys are to much. I thank you each dearly. Hugs.

"When we're torn apart,
shattered and scarred,
love has the grace to save us"
Saints and Angels as sung by Sarah Evans

JamesMichael
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39 posted 2002-11-22 04:22 AM

Lovely thoughts...James

Gentle Spirit
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40 posted 2002-11-22 05:43 AM

James thanks much, I appreciate you dropping by and leaving your thoughts.

Wow, you guys, I don't know what to say but again.....my thanks and love to poetry land. Hugs ya'll.

I know that you can 'read' me
but can you 'hear' "me"?

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