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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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The Cherokee Has Spoken ~*Marge Tindal*~  I gaze over land my forefathers trod They walked with the spirits I have known Moccasin prints in the grass beneath my feet I walk with the vision of their gods From the North I feel the cold, cold wind And from the East the rain I know the setting of the Westerly sun And the land of the South calls my name I do not need to see them Only to believe they are there I am compelled to seek those spirits And to surely hear their cries This is the land the Cherokee walked This is the land where I'll die And in my passing, I too will leave Stories for those to come I'll tell the tale of the Cherokee Until the setting of my sun The tears have fallen The deeds were done I cannot change the legends of time When the freshwater pools are salted with tears I'll know that this is where the Cherokee died Into the final longhouse I will enter with pride For where the Cherokee walked the trail I will surely reside Those who follow these paths Will know the truth that I say I am one proud Cherokee Well past my dying day ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
excellent Marge ... they can put this on page one if they ask me |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marge this is so very well expressed and written, a wonderful read about your cherokees I with Rex...front page for this one  Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Our souls are meeting as one today, Marge...I too posted something you may like in #8. It goes without saying, anything you write pleases me... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ What a wonderful compliment you have given my spirit. RON ! CALL REX !!  Tracie~ Thank you, my friend. RON ! CALL TRACIE !! Karilea~ Yes, it is so - when spirits meet - the soul is stirred. Thank you for stirring mine. Mike~ O'Siyo, my friend. You touch my heart with your spirit. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Enjoyed! I am about 1/4 Cherokee myself. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Excellent Marge! This reads so rich with heritage ... your pride shines through beautifully in this verse. Wonderful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Into the final longhouse I will enter with pride For where the Cherokee walked the trail I will surely reside Those who follow these paths Will know the truth that I say I am one proud Cherokee Well past my dying day .... Marge, This is not just a poem but it is THE POEM... (sometimes I do not know what I write... ) Okay let me just say that this is a very well written piece right from your heart... (is that better?) Another try, This is A BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED WORK OF ART... (now looks like I got the hang of it, huh???)  regards, sudhir |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge, so heart spoken and strong! Wonderful writing! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Marge - If I had to choose from among all of your wonderful work, I'd opt to include a poem about your native American heritage... This one, will do nicely - I love it..  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Prometheus~ We are all one in spirit. Thank you for sharing with me. Kit~ Thank you for seeing the pride - it courses through my veins. Sudhir~ Words did not fail you, my friend. I have great appreciation. Martie~ You know that this heart beats with the loving spirit of the gentle Cherokee - Thank you, my friend. Nan~ The proud heart of this Cherokee thanks you. I hope you've found a chance to visit the web page where you will find many of my heartfelt poems on my heritage. The spirits have delivered many messages of the past for me to share. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Very nice, Marge. I could see the landscape, and feel the pride. What inspired you for this ? Are you part cherokee ? Or have you been watching "Westerns" on the Late Show ? Thank you for sharing. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Geoffrey~ Thank you for your comments. I am Cherokee to be certain. If you enjoyed this one, then you might want to visit the web page where you will find more of my Cherokee Indian heritage poetry. Just click on this link to be transported to the stories of my people. http://members.xoom.com/ohcatlady/marge.htm Thanks for the interest. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yes, the Cherokee has spoken...and very impressively, too. Wonderful, Marge! |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Marge, this is beautiful. I am also part Cherokee, and this really touched me. I would love to know more about the history. I know a lot about the Trail of Tears, but I know there's more to it than that. < !signature--> "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea [This message has been edited by LoveBug (edited 07-09-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Funny,..... I just watched a show today that gave me much information and history about some of this! How fitting that I come here and read this! Very well done Marge, I love it! ~Sheri |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Your spirit dances in this poem, Marge! I love this poem-and you-....HONEST INJUN!! Love and hugs, Your Lil' Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Thank you, my friend. LoveBug~ Thank you. There is much to learn and it's all right there at your fingertips. Enjoy your trip through the legends. Irie~ Thank you. I'm glad you did too. Lil' Lizzie~ The Great Spirit dances with me. Thank you, honey. I love ya' - Honest Injun ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Thank you, Marge. Peace to you, Geoff |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Geoffrey~ My thanks go to you and those who have found the beauty and peace in my heart from this piece. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
I loved this. I too am part Cherokee (and Blackfoot) I tried to go to your page and nothing came up. PLEASE tell me how to get to it, I would LOVE to see it. hugs, Heather (aka CherokeeGirl) Without the experiance of love where would we be?We would have no wonderful memories to cherish.With love it brings hurt with hurt brings bittersweet |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Heather~ O'Siyo ! Thank you so much for your kind remarks. Please try to visit the home page again. I just did it through the little house icon located here and it went through fine. I know you will enjoy it, 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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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Thank you I just tried it and it came up, so far so good, Very beautiful. Hugs, Heather Without the experiance of love where would we be? We would have no memories to cherish. With love it brings hurt with hurt bittersweet memories. |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
beautiful marge..your pride shines through dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
beautiful marge..your pride shines through dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A YES VOTE FOR THE BOOK! Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Heather~ Thanks for letting me know. DGVarner~ Thank you - thank you ! I appreciate your comments. Elizabeth, my dear friend~ Thank ya', darlin' ! ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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dad-o-8 New Member
since 2000-08-04
Posts 8 |
just have to love this one.....a 10 or perhaps a hole in one......well done maiden |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Man oh man, how did I miss this one? Marge Marge Marge.....I've never read anything this delicately beautiful......Well I am one man who wishes things could have been different ...look at what has happened to us since we have left the shelter of dear mother earth and taken the road to technology...there are billions of us earthwide that spew out carbon monoxide into the atmosphere every day when we get into a vehicle and drive to work... it's become a lifestyle but it won't work in the long run as these gases from all forms of fossil fuel burning continue to pollute the atmosphere and destroy such things as the Ozone layer amoung other things. What's going to happen? are we going to have to don a spacesuit everytime we go outside??????? Love the poem Marge and it sure explains a lot to me when it comes to your never ending talent. Write on! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Dad-o-8~ What a special treat to find you've taken the time to read these special thoughts. Know that I love you and I thank you for your encouragement and faith in what I do. ETHome~ I appreciate your comments so much. The great spirits of the past have given me many messages to share. I am happy to share them with you. ~*Marge*~ < !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 08-06-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
*on bended knee...begging forgiveness* I dont know how I missed this one.. i have read it SO many times... if this one aint in the book. i wont buy it!!!! listen for the click... love this poem!!!!!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ I appreciate that you found it and enjoyed it so much. As you know ... there is such a gentle awareness of my people ... peace for all is our goal. 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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