Going Home ... Spirit of Soaring Eagle

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soaring eagle
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since 2001-12-02

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0 posted 2003-01-21 01:51 PM

Going Home
~Don ‘Buck’ Anger~

Silently dawn appears
Chasing the last black of midnight
To the West, but just for today
The River Grand is now alive
From the marshes the sounds
Of awakening birds chatter

Kneeling in the canoe of choice
An Old Warrior sets out to find
The ancestral home
The river is rippled by a gentle breeze
As the paddle digs deep
We are now afloat
The search begins

Past the skeletons of home
The ghost town of Indiana vanishes
A Great Blue Heron sails on our stern
As the rapids of Cayuga can be heard
And are portaged as of old
The Grand seems quieter now

As the village of Onadaga slips by
We hear in the distance
The beat of drums calling
Soon the paddle picks up the beat
The canoe is as quicksilver
Bringing me home

Greeted by dancing moccasins
And from afar the haunting tunes of the magic flute
Old Warrior has come home
Not to die … but to renew life

Above the eagle cries approval
A feather floats gently earthward

Written by Don in August of 2001

Don 'Buck' Anger made the passage across the big river and is now home.

His family asked that I post this poem that was read at his funeral services yesterday.
He was a gentle Spirit, knowing great love of his wife Nan and eight children and his grandchildren.

God now has the best of the Rainbow Warriors at His side.

So long, ~My Warrior~ ... I will miss you greatly~
~*Marge*~

Sunshine

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1 posted 2003-01-21 01:55 PM

Thank you, Marge.
The wind shall always
call his name.

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

2 posted 2003-01-21 02:06 PM

the earths loss is the spirit winds gain. heart-hugs for the loss of your friend Marge, thank you for sharing him with us in this beautiful tribute.

My Warrior
by "Waleha"

Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred ... my heart is humble
Oh my warrior ... show me the shining light

Oh can you hear me ... I can hear you
Far beyond the tracks of time
Oh can you feel me ... I can feel you
Feel the power inside this heart of mine

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

3 posted 2003-01-21 02:29 PM

Oh Marge, please pass along to his family how much it meant to me to read this poem. May his spirit rest in peace with his ancestors.

Again, I am sorry for his family's loss. It seems he was a great person and he will now become another spirit for you and his family.

Blessings to all of you ...
Hugs, Marti

Most of us go to our grave
with our music still inside of us.

Muys
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since 2002-04-06

Posts 389
The Netherlands

4 posted 2003-01-21 03:21 PM

Dear Marge
Beautyful
It is a'n hommage to you dear friend.
Kiss for you and your lovely Delany,
Muys.

[This message has been edited by Muys (01-21-2003 05:01 PM).]

Martie

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5 posted 2003-01-21 04:04 PM

Marge---His gentle spirit is missed greatly. Because of you he embraced me as friend, and I will always be greatful for that. Sister- of-my-heart, much love to you.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-01-21 04:07 PM

Thank you Marge....
May his spirit rest in peace.
God bless and care for his family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend.
~Hearthugs, Nancy~

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

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

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just out of reach

7 posted 2003-01-21 04:15 PM

My prayers go out to Soaring Eagle's family. Thankyou Marge. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2003-01-21 05:53 PM

Dear Marge: Thank you so much for posting this poem of Don's. I am keeping it if you don't mind. I think I will have it framed so I can see it often. You were very kind to introduce me to him and he made an impact on my life.

Betty Lou Hebert

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

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9 posted 2003-01-21 06:02 PM

Marge~
I'm so glad you were able to post this.
It's beautiful, and so very touching.
I didn't know your ~Warrior~ personally,
but through you, I felt as if I did,
and I thank you for that.
Hugs and much love to you, friend.
~Me
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

10 posted 2003-01-21 07:13 PM

what a lovely poem and a lovely tribute to Don by posting it.

My thoughts are with his family and you Marge~
M

Denise

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11 posted 2003-01-22 01:04 PM

Thank you, Marge, for posting this poem of Don's. It's beautiful. Please extend my sympathy to his family. (((HUGS)))

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