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The Bunurong Tribe |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 I was approached by a lady I know who asked me to collaborate with her and write a poem about an Aboriginal tribe of people who once lived nearby. * * * * A cruel wind blows across the land that was once their sacred burial site All that remains are shells and ashes that cover the beach which was once their ancestral fishing ground Time has erased all memory of their meeting place where tribal elders once told tales of long ago Stories about the dreamtime and their ancestors The unforgiving winds and the ever changing tides have erased their footprints in the sand and each change of season has removed all trace of a life that once was Only the howling wind mourns the loss of the ancient people and carries their spirits into the dead of night Late at night when the moon is high the trees become a ghostly silhouette against the silver edged clouds An image of the lost souls is reflected in the gentle ripple of the water as the Southern Cross becomes their guide through the eon and for all eternity * * * * Written by Helen Hilton & Sue Tancheff I am in motion |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
this is a terrific write of poetry in memory of the past tribe of the Aboriginal people,,, congrat's to you both...the pic is so beautiful!! Poetry is a vision that portrays ones impressions.QjQ [This message has been edited by QjQ (06-05-2003 11:23 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just gorgeous, a masterpiece! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sue, this is an astounding write. Late at night when the moon is high the trees become a ghostly silhouette against the silver edged clouds An image of the lost souls is reflected in the gentle ripple of the water as the Southern Cross becomes their guide through the eon and for all eternity. How sad that so many peoples who are a bit different have been nearly eradicated from our planet based on fear and prejudice. I am proud of you for writing this. Hugs, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Great collaboration, Sue...why don't you ask Helen to join us here at Passions? Then we could see more of your duets...and that would please us all a great deal! Hey...I'm liking the new photo, too! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You & Helen write as one with spirit pen... Stirring, soulful and a write of great import. Loving hugs to you both and prayers for those who have gone... Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Sue and Helen, this is so very hauntingly well-said, dearest friends, it saddens me how Darwinism always seems to put pressure on all the smaller tribes of the world, which are just as much human as the bigger civilizations are! (sad sigh) I myself am of Cherokee Indian blood, a Native American tribe that was forced to walk the "trail of tears" and surrender the land my family used to have! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friends, they will never be forgotten, we all love you both so much! You have such beautiful hearts, sweet Sue and Helen, thank you for sharing, and Helen, I sure hope you join us too, we would love to read more from you!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SueTang~ I am in great admiration of you two for this piece~ We have a mission to carry the stories forward so they are not forgotten~ Beautifully penned~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Many thanks to all of you. This poem means a lot to Helen and she loved the picture I chose to go with it which was taken at Bathurst Island at the top end of Australia. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: This a wonderful story, in poetry and you have captured a memory of these special people so well. Betty Lou Hebert |
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