eagle feathers
dress the bow
of Apache
warriors
counting koo
not arrows
to kill
Author notes
This is an entry to the: Poetic Form: Septolet - Prompt - Native American Word Bank contest.
The inspiration for this word bank poem was the custom of not killing one's enemies, but decorating your bow or other possessions with feathers to "count one's koo" showing their bravery.
Six words from the word bank are used in this fourteen word poem! The words used are: apache, arrows, bow, eagle, feathers & warriors.
This slightly edited version of this poem, now has seven lines as required to be a "true" septolet!
A contest entry
- Poetic Form: Septolet - Prompt - Native American Word Bank by Little Eagle.
700 points, ended November 22, 2008, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Why did brave warriors count koo not killings?
Comments
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Thank you for your entry
Right off I can tell this is going to be a hard contest to judge lol. I really like your explanation in the author notes. Its good to see some of our culture explained for all to see.
The form was done well and the imagery came through. You kept to the line and word count well. Nice flow and structure.
I encourage you to keep writing to read and comment.
God Bless
Tammy -
Thank you for the excellent author notes!
To hold another in your power, and grant them release, is greater self-mastery than to slay.
I think it sends the message that you are confident that if they came against you again, the results would be the same, but they might do well not to count on your generosity a second time.
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Very beautiful form and amazingly written poem, Has a very peaceful flow to it like a angelic song.
Amazing poem good luck in contest
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