A Place of Spirit, A Place of Honor
a tribute all Native American tribes38 total reviews
Comment from victor 66
I live in the northern most part of Minnesota. About ten miles from me, was an excavation of a campsite that had been used by the indigenous people of that area. It dated back ten thousand years. For about nine thousand five hundred years our country as a whole, was pristine. Then the white man came and changed all that, in less than five hundred years. I won't forget that campsite, ever. This was a very good read.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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I live in the northern most part of Minnesota. About ten miles from me, was an excavation of a campsite that had been used by the indigenous people of that area. It dated back ten thousand years. For about nine thousand five hundred years our country as a whole, was pristine. Then the white man came and changed all that, in less than five hundred years. I won't forget that campsite, ever. This was a very good read.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Wow Victor how amazing. It is one of those moments we are able to be a part of an excavation. Amazing! I imagine an experience like that is a bit of a spiritual experience. The truth of our European ancestors is that they were cold blood uncivilized, killers people. How else could the 500 years, drop in the bucket, of time make any other sense. Thanks again for your thoughtful review. yours, diana
Comment from jenintorre
You have written an extremely interesting and atmospberic poem. I really enjoyed reading it.
My dreams are very mundane in comparison. Well done. Bezt wishes Jen.
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You have written an extremely interesting and atmospberic poem. I really enjoyed reading it.
My dreams are very mundane in comparison. Well done. Bezt wishes Jen.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Mine too jenintorre... this came out of left field. thanks for stopping by the shop to read. yours, diana
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and tribute to Native American Tribes who are so full of wisdom and always seemto have peace with themselves and everyone around them.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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A very well-written poem and tribute to Native American Tribes who are so full of wisdom and always seemto have peace with themselves and everyone around them.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Thanks so much for your kind, thoughtful review. It blindsided me and got written and now it's made me want to study a little more. thanks again. yours, diana
Comment from Sis Cat
Yes. Sometimes I daydream about the people who used to inhabit the land and who still claim it. In your poem the narrator travels back in time to witness a "fortuitous scene" of a Navajo feast. Each stanza is a fly-on-the-wall observations of a person hidden in the reeds:
Noble fire surrounds the dancers
moving in rhythmic abandon
while warriors began their sacred feast
When I walk the earth, I feel the presense of the people who came before whereas cars, traffic, and honking horns obliterate picking up the psychic signals of the first inhabitants.
Your poem made me hungry to want to know what contemporary Native American poets are writing about their present and future. Although it is not your intention, your poem implies that Native Americans do not exist in the present. They do, even in cities. If not for a pow wow or a protest, Native Americans appear to be invisible to others, to belong wholly to the past.
I found two spags in your notes: 1600�¢??s, and 1500�¢??s.
Thank you for sharing your free verse poem and the information on the Goddess Hastseoltois. I appreciate it.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Yes. Sometimes I daydream about the people who used to inhabit the land and who still claim it. In your poem the narrator travels back in time to witness a "fortuitous scene" of a Navajo feast. Each stanza is a fly-on-the-wall observations of a person hidden in the reeds:
Noble fire surrounds the dancers
moving in rhythmic abandon
while warriors began their sacred feast
When I walk the earth, I feel the presense of the people who came before whereas cars, traffic, and honking horns obliterate picking up the psychic signals of the first inhabitants.
Your poem made me hungry to want to know what contemporary Native American poets are writing about their present and future. Although it is not your intention, your poem implies that Native Americans do not exist in the present. They do, even in cities. If not for a pow wow or a protest, Native Americans appear to be invisible to others, to belong wholly to the past.
I found two spags in your notes: 1600�¢??s, and 1500�¢??s.
Thank you for sharing your free verse poem and the information on the Goddess Hastseoltois. I appreciate it.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Your review is so thorough and I learned more about my poem that wasn't obvious to me when I wrote it. Two places could have implied the end of the lineage for the indigenous people coming to an end. Fortuitous and fire would soon die. I was just having that conversation with my brother yesterday. We discussed the tribes (in detail by name) Native American people in North America today. Your point about psychic signals hit me in the face! Also, I never thought about Native American poets and I will explore that. Thanks for the boot in the butt. Great Review!
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I wanted you to know... I would have nominated you as reviewer of the month, all of mine we already handed out. Just know it was a joy for me to read. yours, diana
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You're welcome. I'm hungry to read Native American poets.
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Me as well.
Comment from mvbrooks
What a great phrase: "on a terminally crowded street" and the idea of escaping to somewhere not just better, but somewhere with deep meaning is so inviting. Thanks for the notes -- I enjoy learning the story or inspiration behind a poem.
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What a great phrase: "on a terminally crowded street" and the idea of escaping to somewhere not just better, but somewhere with deep meaning is so inviting. Thanks for the notes -- I enjoy learning the story or inspiration behind a poem.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Hey mv, terminal crowded LA streets took me away to another place in time. Arizona by a stream and night's coolness washing over me. Whoops got carried away there. I'm very, very grateful for the stellar review. yours, diana
Comment from Harry Smith
Excellent picture for a excellently well written poem. The reader was interested from the beginning until the end. The poem is filled with both imagery and emotions. What a dream
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Excellent picture for a excellently well written poem. The reader was interested from the beginning until the end. The poem is filled with both imagery and emotions. What a dream
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Hey Harry:
Thanks for you thoughtful review. always look forward to reading your poems and appreciate it
always when you stop by the shop. I'm like a kid in a candy store here writing is so nourishing thanks again, yours, diana
Comment from jules4jesus
woooooow absolutely fantastic i could see and feel every word
i love the idea of the freedom Indians have they have the earth they respect the land and look after it like we ought to
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woooooow absolutely fantastic i could see and feel every word
i love the idea of the freedom Indians have they have the earth they respect the land and look after it like we ought to
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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I fear we have been very neglectful slumlords. Honored, humbled, happy for the stellar plus one review. I do look forward to seeking out your poems/writing. Blushing... yours, diana
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"A place of Spirit, A Place of Honor", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
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"A place of Spirit, A Place of Honor", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Thanks so much duchess
For stopping by shop to read and the thoughtful and kind review. I enjoy reading your posts very much. Such a stellar laden review. You are appreciated. yours, diana
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Artasylum, as always, you're more than welcome.
Take care, best wishes and God bless you,
the Duchess
Comment from ameen786
Hello diana, my friend, you make the reader experience everything that you so vividly penned giving us a beautiful lesson of the Navajo; the poem is brilliant with wonderful imagery and great flow; thanks for the treat.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Hello diana, my friend, you make the reader experience everything that you so vividly penned giving us a beautiful lesson of the Navajo; the poem is brilliant with wonderful imagery and great flow; thanks for the treat.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Hey amen,
It was a fun one to write. It came out of left field for me and took me by surprise. You are always appreciated and love it when you stop by the shop. you're the best. yours, diana
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Exemplary work. I love the artwork by Highfive. It adds much to the presentation. I love the title, as I love the whole piece. I love how you get caught up in a dreamlike sequence which tells the history of the Navajo Indians as they prepare for their hunt. The words are chosen well to represent the Native Americans as a whole. I love the ending where a honk awakes you from this dream, and I love the last line which says, "But my dream will always stay." Yes, it will stay in those of us who appreciate the magnificence of those native to this land. The Author's notes are interesting and full of facts which I was not aware of. Thank you for informing me of the culture of the Navajo people. I can tell you put a lot of effort into making this presentation special and I applaud the result of your hard work. Thank you for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Exemplary work. I love the artwork by Highfive. It adds much to the presentation. I love the title, as I love the whole piece. I love how you get caught up in a dreamlike sequence which tells the history of the Navajo Indians as they prepare for their hunt. The words are chosen well to represent the Native Americans as a whole. I love the ending where a honk awakes you from this dream, and I love the last line which says, "But my dream will always stay." Yes, it will stay in those of us who appreciate the magnificence of those native to this land. The Author's notes are interesting and full of facts which I was not aware of. Thank you for informing me of the culture of the Navajo people. I can tell you put a lot of effort into making this presentation special and I applaud the result of your hard work. Thank you for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 26-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
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Hey again Jesse James (again your name made me giggle). This was an especially fun one to write. I have no idea where this one came from. Once it started unfolding I fell in love (not with my writing) the vision running through my mind. Thanks so much for your stellar plus one review again. yours, diana
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I assumed that you researched about the Navajo Indians. Were you already aware of this? I am glad you had fun with writing it. I almost always enjoy writing my poetry. You deserved the sixer, either way, Diana.
Jesse James
