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Where the Road is Holy

 

   

                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

C  an I ever do justice

a  nd how do I repay

r  everend lady

o  rator of eloquence

l  uminous weaver of her Nation's creed

 

                                       

 

 

 

Softly she speaks

words of ancient wisdom;

imprints left in my Soul,

echoes that resonate in the depth

of my heart looking for answers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A mentor, a teacher;

guru of truths, that she gathered in small pebbles,

on her journey -her quest to find her own way;

to grasp tightly the bonds of her blood and heritage;

the womb that nurtured and birthed her,

 

 

 

[yet she was ripped away like a weed that did not belong]

but like the dandelion , determined she planted her roots,

deep into the soil of the dust that was "home" to her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

She learned and she shared,

the laws of the Universe [sacred beliefs and traditions]

Natural and Spiritual Laws of Creation;

 

 

 

I learned by and through her,

Harmony and Balance she acquainted me with;

and mostly Respect, for all that exists,

to be clear and conscious of all that I think and all that I do.

 

 

 

 

 

Humbly I thank her-for she has given me a vision;

one that I will try to live up to,

and should I stumble or fall, I know

that I will hear her voice and feel her hands helping me back up.

 

 

 

 

 

"the good road and the road of difficulties you have shown me and made me cross, and where they cross the road is holy"

 

 

 

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  • apoeticinjustice gold member
    June 9, 2007

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    what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful poet and more wonderful person. A very enjoyable read.
    Rory


  • Night Hope gold member
    May 26, 2007
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    Update ~ message from shewolfnative:

    "I would like every one of these poems on my domain site....would they please each contact me so I can add them there on my professional site."


  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    May 26, 2007

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    Oh geez....here I go.....you make me weep, my lady....this is such a beatuiful tribute...oh, my, it always makes me feel so responsible....I am so danged human and with more than my share of frailties...oh my.... and thank you dear heart.


  • tomisb
    May 25, 2007

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    Leaves me wanting to know more. The richness and trust that are implicit in this piece make one feel that there is much to be gained and nothing lost to know her. Beautifully done.
    Love,Tom B.


  • theprodigalsister
    May 25, 2007

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    I love the title It sparks the imagination (the picture & quote at the end help too) Best of luck!! I know I'd be honoured if someone ever wrote something like this for me...


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    May 25, 2007

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    Aww Reenie this is a magnificient tribute to such a special lady, teacher, friend and very fine poet with such a richness of spirit many of us strive to achieve but are still climbing there.
    She will love this. It honours her perfectly
    Gaylene

  • Night Hope gold member
    May 25, 2007

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    "Humbly I thank her-for she has given me a vision;
    one that I will try to live up to,
    and should I stumble or fall, I know
    that I will hear her voice and feel her hands helping me back up."

    Can you do her justice??? Ya just did, Reenie...This is a lovely testament to the woman I know & love, my Friend...Indeed, ANY road she walks upon becomes a holy road...one we are most fortunate to travel with her...Thank you for penning such a truthful, knowing & loving piece for her, Sweetie...Carol will love it, Lady...Good luck in the contest...Be well, Poet... Wanda


  • Cannonsfire
    May 25, 2007

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    Ah this is sheer poetry to a wonderful lady, it expresses all that she is to all things. She will love it. Love, C

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