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The Ancient Quill |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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The Ancient Quill ~*Marge Tindal*~ Legends left on The Trail Of Tears scattered across this land It takes a Bear of strength to pen the words that reach my hand The Owl brings wisdom's thoughts to be seen within the quest Seeking visions from the past to lay my heart to rest Spirit Wolf circles stealthily watching the gathering of tales of old Of vision's sparks igniting a new fire consuming my soul Across the ages come the messages of bountiful lands of the past taken Panorama of peace that didn't last leaves me visibly shaken I am all who have gone before me of the legends to me availed I gather the sparks of ancient spirits to give purpose to their tales One feather quill from wing of Eagle dipped in the pools of my people's bloodshed I spread the ink so others may know that the past is never over just waiting to be told A path for returning to the peace moccasin footprints on the hill I search to find the words within this ancient quill ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Whitefeathers- You know my love for this type of write but more of the love for what I hold close to my heart is in this and from one of my favorite poet friends. I leave you with my tears of joy for you and a few lines from an old one of mine that remind me so much of you. Nature's powers are yours to restrain Use her powers with care and respect You praise and offer honor to all you gain While the rest of the world can only reflect You have taught well all those who care You have suffered much to those of greed The pain beginning when you came to share At the hands of those jealous of your breed Love you my natural spirit friend. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, MarkB~ You KNOW my heart hugs you for that beautiful response. Now - that one goes on MY wall ! *Hugs* to you, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Hugging you with the whole thing this time. I love you my friend.....don't ya know? /pip/Forum37/HTML/000733.html   |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~  ~*Me*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Breathtaking in its beauty and sorrow... very poignant! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Suthern~ Thank you, sweet lady. Really GOOD to find you prowling the pages. I love seeing you here. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Your quill could never possibly run out of words! This is a wonderful piece of writing, Marge! Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Thank you, lady. I sit the quest for visions of the forefather spirits - and must pass them on so that others will be aware of the coming of peace that will join us all as one. Oh, what an awareness for sharing. I appreciate your thoughts always. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You write with such beauty and dignity here Marge...a thoughtful puff of the peace pipe! Thanks...Hugs. |
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Artistic Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 107Colorado/Rochester, NY |
Double up on what serenity said... I am an avid reader of Native American Stories and yours deserve to be added! I liked it...!~Artistic~ "Dreams are the touchstones of our characters" -Henry David Thoreau |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh my gosh! I have to say, I was absolutely taken with this Marge ... has your spirit got a direct line to my house lately?  I honestly had NOT read this until just now, and that was "after" I penned a little something just for you in my appreciation of your wonderful spirit and heritage. I'm so glad I came across this after, as it makes the amzaing links just that much more profound to me. Hugs to you Marge, for this incredibly beautiful piece! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity~ In my heart you sit ... I love you. Artistic~ Thank you so very much for the response. Perhaps you would enjoy the heritage poetry on my web page ... http://members.xoom.com/ohcatlady/marge.htm Kit~ My friend, of course the spirit flows in both directions. Friendships spirits go full-circle. Thank you for reaching out and touching mine. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Oh Marge I'm really at a loss for words. Being part Native American myself this has touched something deep inside me. I sit here with tear filled eyes. Thank you for the experience of this and all it's beauty as well as pain. Hugs, Juls |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Marge, Being a Cherokee, I find this especially interesting....I loved it my good friend. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Juliet~ Our bloodline knows no percentage - we are joined through the blood that flows through our veins from the legends from the past. Thank you, sister for sharing your loving thoughts. Michael~ O'Siyo, my brother. Now you will come to know more clearly why your 'simple words' touch this heart. My brother, my friend - your spirt circles my being. Thank you for all that you are. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Enotneicna Member
since 1999-06-06
Posts 340Oakland, Or, USA |
Marge....spirit flows thru this ancient quill to bring teaching and knowledge...thank you my friend.... I leave a plea for forgiveness with you in response.....with forgiveness comes understanding and with understanding comes the peace we all seek. Buffalo Spirit An intentional military stratedgy nearly annihilated a species, Whose migration shook the plains like an earthquake. And the resonance of their sheer numbers, Was thunder upon the land. Hunters left in their wake, A battlefield strewn with corpses. Skinned and left to rot on the plains, By the hundreds. Pelts were sold in mass quantitles. Mountains of bones collected; Trophy photos taken. Aren't we the proud hunters? Look what we've done! But this strong spirit endured and survived! I have gazed into the eyes of this gentle spirit, And seen the power and majesty there. And I have wept for the folly of the past, And I have asked this spirit to forgive. Enotniecna SLR 1-18-00 much love and many blessings always Eno< !signature--> Words are my medicine. Read and live and love and heal! [This message has been edited by Enotneicna (edited 09-10-2000).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Horsewoman loves this... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marge, your fun stuff is fun but the poetry you write about your heritage is always breathtaking. This is no exception. Beautifully done......... |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge~ This was awesome my friend. One should NEVER forget from where they came. This is a very sad, but unfortunately true story. This great country rightfully belongs to the native americans who dwelled here long before the white ever thought of setting foot on their great land. Wonderful writing!! Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Enotneicna~ What a lovely forgiving thought you shared with me ... I thank you. We are of one spirit, my friend. With forgiveness comes a peace that we can live with. But far be it from me to be able to see the understanding of the carnage that nearly wiped out more than the buffalo. I have gazed into the eyes of the elders of the Native Americans and seen much sorrow. I pray for the peace that will rest the gentle spirits of the people who sacrificed so very much. Karilea~ You ride the wind my spirited friend. Balladeer~ I always appreciate the sincerity of your responses. I humbly thank you and acknowledge that my heritage pride gives me a better understanding of who I am and what I need to share with others. Thank you, dear friend. LoneWolf~ And the forefathers of this land were a peaceful and loving people who shared and paid a price so dear. I pray for the peace that will come to show us all that we are ONE ! Thank you so much for your thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Marge, this is absolutely stunning. I love your heritage poetry. I have visited your web site many times and enjoy it over and over again. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Eloise~ My friend, I thank you for your reply. You know that these pieces are gifts from the spirits of my people and I'm so pleased to share them with you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
"the past is never over Just waiting to be told" How exquisite and beautiful and filled with honor, pride, and sadness, your lovely poem. It becomes part of us all when you tell the story. You words are magical sprinklings of the spirits, meant to touch many hearts. Exceptional writing, dear friend Liz |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Ahhhhh yes, I can hear the whisper of the ancient ones now! Lovely, thank you for the escape! Corinne |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--your quill has found the words my friend and your heart speaks for many of your ancestors...they are proud I know of the strength of your heart. Wonderful poem! |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Marge, A true spirit of earth and heritage phrased so beautifully. I've had the pleasure of walking and driving some of the Trail of Tears route and I felt the awesome presence of where our native Indians traveled on their way to survival. Also, found a mound, (my secret place) about fifty miles from where I live. Come visit and I'll share my secret. Love, Marcy |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ You know they come and circle me with the pleas to listen - and to share with others, so I do. Thank you my spirited friend. Corinne~ Often I have seen the touch of ancient sprirts within your writing, so I know you do indeed, hear the whisper. Thank you for walking with me. Martie~ My friend, you are aware that I listen and share the proud heritage - Thank you for knowing. Marcy~ I've felt for sometime that your soul has touched The Trail ... The greatest quest I ever stepped was when my feet carried me on The Trail Of Tears. I would love to share your secret place. Thank you, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marge, The Spirit of the Owl flies tonight... you know Horsewoman had to come back for a re-read... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marge, I am no Cherokee... but I am an INDIAN... does that make me having atleast half the spirited heritage... and enthusiasm that you seem to possess... This is most amazing poetry... you are graceful in writing, wondefful with words, and brilliant in expression .... regards my friend, sudhir |
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