As I walked the Sunday Market
I found a young man with a gift
of making things from leather
with hands that moved so swift
I browsed the many items
from belts to leather chairs
and found a treasure from the past
old from many years
The young man said he'd made it
as a child years before
and no-one yet had bought it
and it sat here in his store
It was a little tee-pee
with an Indian wearing feathers
His tee-pee was a jacket
made of three different leathers
The backdrop he had painted
with a gentle hand in blue
and in his talent added
a wolf head shining through
I asked him for a meaning
of this magic piece of art
he said the tee-pee jacket was to
warm the Indian's heart
The Wolfe head was a symbol
of the power he held within
and the color blue was heaven
in the sky where life begins
He said he was creating
a message from the sky
that showed Gods mighty power
from the hand that held up high
He said the flames ignited
the image much increased
he wanted to express himself
through the symbol of the beast
I asked if I could buy it
he said “it's not for sale”
He kept it as his reminder
That he must never fail
I learned a lesson that Market day
from one wise creative boy
that some things hold more value
if their meaning brings you joy
If what we have created
has a treasured message wise and true
It's good to show it to the world
but best to be kept by you
Author notes
This was picture inspired. The picture was as I describe it. This is not a true story
A contest entry
- "MEMBERS OF HUGH WYLES FAVOURITES GROUP ONLY" No. 12 by huguenauties.
750 points, ended May 30, 2007, 19 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Holding onto all that is so dear to us as, the rhyme flows so beautifully across your page..good meaning in this poem Good luck in the contest Hugs Angel♥
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Thank you for your entry
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A nice poem, I acually really enjoy narrative poetry, so I thought this was a great example of that! It also had a "Moral" at the end, which I haven't seen alot lately. A little long for the book project though maybe? Well, thank you for sharing this with us, it is very well crafted and The story is wonderful. It was very visual.
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Your rhymes are stellar! The poem is vivid with imagery. An excellent entry in the contest. I loved the rhythm of these words and the nostalgia it shared with the reader. Excellent! I wish you the best in this challenge.
Much Love ♥
Renee
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Thank you for taking the time to enter. We appreciate your talents. Best of luck to you
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you are creative with word ..not perhaps with leather. perhaps the young man wishes he was you. well done with this "leathery story" .peter
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Very inspiration poem, Janice, and it sounds like something that actually happened to you, even if you claim it is fiction. Wonderful job and good luck to you!
Elisa, CB & YOKEGG -
Lovely poem with a great message. Well done.
Cheers
Anne
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I could swear I've read this poem before, but if I did I must not have left a comment. Considering this is a fitional story, it is most impressive. Your message at the end is so true. An object like that could never have the same meaning to another person. I think this was an excellent choice for the contest and wish you good luck.
Best wishes,
~J.
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Dear Jan,
Oh my dear friend I did enjoy your poem so much.
And it's true what you say in the last stanza.
We have to hold onto our treasured memories and cherish them.
Ps. You haven't caught me yet!
Love Hine.
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excellent~
This is beautiful...
And I love the message that goes along with it...
Thank you for reading mine and Hughs collobration and no it is not true.....
Best of luck in the contest...I loved this one...
Hugs
Susan~~~
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Sometimes stories are true, even if they come from imagination. I love wisdom tales, and I think this counts as one. We must have an inspiring symbol, and must never give it away or sell it. Well done, and good luck!
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Dear Jan,
Oh this is marvellous, and you're so right we do need to hold onto everything that is dear to us, as they are the most precious gifts we can have.
Beautifully written.
Love Jen.
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The fact that this isn't a true story doesn't take anything away from the truthfulness in it. Reminds me of some of the Bible stories that are full of wisdom but not necessarily historical occurences. This is deeply, deeply beautiful and I love the way you describe the teepee and indian in such detail, you brought it to life for me.
Love, light & peace
Georgia
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this was a great write. got me thinking lol.
beautifully written.
good luck in the contest.
til
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Ah, but it very well could have been... We had Richard's family over for a Bon Voyage gathering yesterday. Our little Ranch sang with family memories. While the adults gathered in their little clicks, the littlest grand neices went into my bedroom to get away from the fray. There are many thigns there to interest chidlren who have not been aroudn Native American artifacts and ceremonial things. They came out all wide-eyed and asked me to come sit on the bed with them and tell them the stories that go with all the things.
When mothers came in to collect them, they asked why these things were not out where everyone coudl see them. I explained about the Medicine Bag, The Pipe, The other items....
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LOVE IT
What a great message your find held. We could all do with one of those.
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Ha The Poet Sings
Jan Jan....you little rhyming princess...love the message and the whole scheme of this....thou be wise to willow truth of lessons learned...for the stone that rolls the moss....gathers no speed from its growth.....great reading something so grand....yo go girl.... from Mal Mal
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Oh Janice, what a lovely tale you have weaved here, full of knowledge and imagery thats inexplicable...good job! Best of luck!
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What a sweet story, Janice. Very inspiring and interesting. I enjoyed this very much
Good luck in the contest
Dee
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Interesting and imaginative!
Very nicely done! I enjoyed the read!
Best of Luck in the contest!
Maureen
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Dear Jan,
HMMM So after trying to squeeze your new Caravan down your daughter's driveway and you're soooo tired you still managed to find a corker of a poem to put in our group contest.
WELL DONE! And indeed it is a bewdy. Even if it's not a true story you have made it come alive. I did enjoy reading your wise words my dear little Sister. And make sure you do drop in if you come this way.
Love Joan
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Dear Janice,
I think that this is a stunning narrative poem which you have chosen as your best.
The straightforward simplicity with which it is told gives force to a fine message and even though the picture which you say inspired this poem isn't shown, your detailed description provides a clear image in this reader's mind. Well done - a fine choice although I am surprised you have written and selected a new poem and not one of your earlier gems!
Best of luck in the contest voting.
Applause, love and hugs, XXX Hugh R.
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WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY!
This little story is so beautiful! What a touching thing to do, not too many people these day feel this way.
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