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The Counsel Oak

The Counsel Oak 

 

 

For hundreds of years this tree has stood
And now I stand
under this wise old tree
The Seminole Chiefs ruled as they could
under this wise old tree

If its branches could talk, the stories we’d hear
Of days long past
under this wise old tree
A proud Seminole nation, its laws passed here
under this wise old tree

From weddings to wars all was decided
under this wise old tree
Never disputed the elders presided
under this wise old tree

Now times have changed the nation is stronger
under this wise old tree
The shade of its branches are needed no longer
under this wise old tree

Hotels and casinos harbor a crowd
because of this wise old tree
A nation has prospered, its people proud
because of this wise old tree

 

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  • upperworld06
    August 29, 2008
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    wow, i liked the last stanza a lot. good job and good luck


    • Amera gold member
      August 29, 2008
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      Thank you for the comment but if you liked it; why did you remove it from your contest?


  • Moodayo-Okohke silver member
    October 29, 2007

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    The Native Americans are a proud people. With honor and courage they made their stand.Chiefs of all tribes tried to work with the white man but to no good. Death was all they wanted.To own what didnt belong to them...Be proud Little Blue Star of this Mother our Cheyenne Princess for she walks the good road and will teach you much Dance with the Seminole and sing their songs...Little one become one with Mother Earth!
    I am here~

    ~ YOUR WARRIOR ~

    BLACK CROW


  • Spiritvision angel
    February 14, 2007

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    Oh my gosh! This is wonderful!! Thank you for leading it to me. I love it! The imagery is fantastic!


  • Manoura xx
    January 24, 2007

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    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..congratulations on your silver trophie!!!!!WOOOOHOOO!!!!you deserved it...bravo...BYE!!!!!!


  • Amythest Moonjade
    January 18, 2007

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    Merry meet,

    Congratulations on winning the Silver. There were not many entries in the contest but they all were really good. Trees hold a special place in my Wiccan religion so I really appreciate the sentiment of this. I just feel that it is too bad the casinos have to be a source of income, not that I object to gambling per se, it's just that are First Americans have so much more to offer if we would only look. Congratulations again on your win.


    Amythest


  • hoodoolover silver member
    January 15, 2007

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    Very nicely done, the repetition is almosts like a mantra, great work, and the best to you in the comp


  • Whispering Wind Moderators member
    January 12, 2007

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    VERY GOOD

    this is a very good poem and right to the point.So much has change over time its sad to look back at what use to be and how it came to a end...


  • soldiersoul gold member
    January 2, 2007
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    question is did you carve our initials in that WISE OLD TREE ?

  • ea silver member
    January 2, 2007

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    this has a wonderful rhythm and is a great tribute to the counsel tree. Happy New Year and all the best in the comp.


  • MissStranger
    January 1, 2007

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    The repetition of the line "under this wise old tree" adds an interesting flavour to this poem, it makes it sound like a chanting.Splendid!I really enjoyed this poem! Goooood luck in the contest!


  • azure85 gold member
    January 1, 2007

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    This is a wonderful poem, The Council Tree. The wise arboreal guardian, and all the things it must have heard and known, is a great way to give emotion to this poem. Your closing lines are one of pride:

    A nation has prospered, its people proud
    because of this wise old tree

    Very lovely style you have chosen to write this poem, in honor of the Seminole People. I thank you so much for your entry, and wish you good luck in the contest.

    Susie


    • Amera gold member
      January 1, 2007
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      thank you, you are so kind. Amera


  • knitonepearlone
    January 1, 2007
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    This is skilfully written and tels a fascinating tale. I love your elfin world. Great piece.

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