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Totem
Contributed by
Willofree
on
Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 09:00:01 AM in AEST
Topic:
mystical
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Skyward it reaches,
grounded in earth at its feet.
With an upper connection to the heavens,
a special artistic story, to cast a spell.
Its creation has a supernatural history to tell.
Its messages passed for generations,
magically its shape is transformed.
From the birth of a tree, to an artists sculpturing.
Created by a masterful technique of artistic symmetry.
A special story each segment told,
the remnants of a culture from ages ago.
A special part of history as told by their pole,
all about life and survival, a long time ago.
Some to worship in a pagan manner,.
yet special meaning they find.
For our ancestors, a holy shrine
in the special wood carved totem pole they designed.
Copyright ©
Willofree
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2007-10-12 09:00:01]
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Re: Totem
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by deadheadpoet on
Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 11:54:44 PM AEST
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Will,
You've written about such an interesting subject. I like how you brought this all together. Well written, my friend. Thank you for sharing.
Peace and hugs,
Laura |
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Re: Totem
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by Nazmythian on
Saturday, 13th October 2007 @ 03:30:22 PM AEST
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I'm interested in knowing the inspiration for this piece as well. Not your typical poetry fodder. History, art, religious symbolism... all in one wonderful subject. Well captured Mr Terry.
Nazzy ~ |
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Re: Totem
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 14th October 2007 @ 12:49:44 AM AEST
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Will, first I want to say, what a GREAT title!! It captured my attention,
straight away Secondly, the piece itself, is such a glorious tribute to
totem poles. I am not so gifted with intellect that I would dare to
say I understand the poles themselves, (though I've heard many
a story as to what they represent), but still, they hold such enormous
fascination, do they not? My great-grandmother was ojibwe and they had
(originally) six principle totems; the crane, catfish, bear, marten,
wolf, and loon. I don't know a lot about the tribe, but I do know
they were a very spiritual people and respected Mother Earth
with a ferocity.
Damn, this piece is exceptional. I love the feel of this piece and the
light it sheds on the beauty of the "Totem".
Thanks for sharing this will. Made my day. =)
~Breezy |
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