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Irrepressible Spirit




Eagle-Spirit



Carefully balanced the arrow is drawn
Slowly back with strength and ease
Supported by the earth, nurtured by the wind,
the breeze, the water from the rain
Ahh, sweetest lifes refrain.
Thunder cracks from behind
Lightening  bolts shoot overhead
But still
She stands on natures land
Ready to fire at will.
Oh, Great guardian spirit watch over she
A powerful warrior ever did see
Guiding all with a tower of might
Focus, aim then arrow take flight
Hear the drum of future change
Positive stroke creates anew
A regal spirit dignified unafraid
To be herself
Stands alone at many times
But no less crowned with natures stores
Generates love to all she touches
Will never refrain or ever hold back unwavering
Prepared to face deepest darkness
Wisdom but with a modesty humbly qently steps
In her heart a rage can beat then sweeps
To care in almost a breath
Poised in between two realities
Past is strength but the future unknown
So this arrow is aimed high into the highest heavens
To land in the future to effect much change
Moral integrity a cause will erupt
This fiery passion of conflictive struggle
But one not corrupt
Steeped in knowledge
Guarded
But she is guarded, more
By unseen hands of a higher power
Greater forces are at play
Far more than we can ever say.

© written by Libithina

Author notes

Wonderful image generously and very kindly provided by dearest Tender Wolf, a huge spirit ~ Niaish to her and always Nemehotatse s ~
Hopes for the future receiving stength from the spirits of the past that guide and who walk with us always

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  • penman gold member
    October 5, 2008
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    Wonderful

    Very well expressed. A great creation for the contest. Congratulations on the silver.


  • PrabhuDayal Khattar silver member
    October 5, 2008

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    Evaluating the self staying away from the self is a difficult job..but a great poet can do it beautifully..a great work you did...


  • Kathleen a Nazarene
    May 26, 2008

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    Great Write!

    This is a fitting & powerful write for the prompt. Your words are well chosen, paint a powerful picture with a lot of passion! Well done. Glad you won the Silver. You deserved it.


  • PrabhuDayal Khattar silver member
    May 25, 2008
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    Ah..what a scenario you have portrayed...I can't capture the essence of it, the wholeness of the write in one single read..Indeed a great poem is here..truely a deep task you did..wonderful indeed....


  • LittleMoon silver member
    May 21, 2008
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    So very well done my friend and worthy of the Silver. A brilliant write.


  • Elfin
    May 21, 2008
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    OOPs

    I forgot these


  • Elfin
    May 21, 2008

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    WOW

    Libi, this is brilliant, the best I've read of your work so far, I love it. Fancy two Lancastrians winning gold and silver, mind you we have to be brave warriors to live up north. Well done my dear friend. Love val. and


  • Dark Otter
    May 21, 2008

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    Well done!

    You took the silver for becoming the huntress. The zen of archery is a disclipline of the mind and spirit. Thanks for the share.


  • individuality gold member
    May 19, 2008

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    a good piece, strong yet gentle with words, rolling down the page with smiles and tenderness, the spirit shines.

  • Whispering Wind gold member
    May 16, 2008

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    I stand with tears in my eyes at the beauty and truths in your words my sister...an honorable read my sister! niaish for sharing with me and for entering


  • Bean Sidhe silver member
    May 15, 2008

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    How magical! The words you have chosen add to the picture immeasurably! Best of luck in the contest!


  • Topaze
    May 15, 2008
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    Very well done, a lovely piece. All my best wishes to you.


  • kareneisenlord gold member
    May 15, 2008

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    THis gave me goose bumps over and over again. Are you speaking of our beloved Goddess Mother/Warrior Diana?! I certainly recognise your description of this my favorite Goddess, who with great integrity and unswaying morals, protects and guards all of Nature, the young, animals and everything that is honorable, pure and good! This is beautiful! You remind me so vividly of this most exquisite Being, who above all others, is truly a Goddess for our times. You are right though;

    "But she is guarded, more
    By unseen hands of a higher power
    Greater forces are at play
    Far more than we can ever say.'

    Reminds me of a poem that I wrote once about her along these lines. I am impressed my dear friend. This is amazing!


  • tawk gold member
    May 14, 2008

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    Wow this is amazing! So spiritual and full of wonderful imagery. I believe those who leave us always walk with us until we can meet them on the other side. Beautifully written. Niaish of sharing. Theresa


    • libithina
      May 14, 2008
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      Thankyou so very much for reading my dearest sweet sister Theresa s
      and for your very welcome beautiful words
      s and much much love as ever always Lib x x

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