In the dance for his people, feet pounding twirling, left shoulder down, feathers jerking, he was the heartbeat of the earth,
head tilted to the left then the right, leaning in, spinning with blurred vision
he became red rocks, he became canyons of rivers raging, with ancient memories,
with power in his feathers, he remembered when they protected
the women and children, from dog faced soldiers hiding spears,
until the sun broke through the great trouble.
He was more than the dance,
he had blended
with the spirit of his people.
Poetry © Copyright 2019, ancient skies, image of Apache dancer from indiancountrytodaymedianetwork
Awesome!
Thank you Barbara! I really appreciate your comment. Peace and great blessings to you!
This is wonderful. I am so happy to see the First Nations references in this poem and photo. Thank you, and God bless.
Thank you Takami! Peace and wonderful blessings to both of you.
Superb and exhilarating! 👌
Thank you Postcard! Peace and have a wonderful weekend.
Beautifully captured the strength and meaning behind this Apache dance.
miriam
Thank you Miriam for your wonderful comments! Peace and great blessings to you.
Just this week I caught a short British programme which included a First Nations festival in Atlantic Canada. Your poem resonates completly with what I felt as I watched the dancers. Perfect!
Thank you Sandra for your beautiful comments! What a blessing. And welcome to my blog. Peace to you and wonderful blessings.
Powerful!
Thank you Lois! Peace and wonderful blessings to you.
Meditative dances and alignment with the Source. One thing that intrigues me so much about the Native American culture.
Thank you Erika! Yes me too, I love the connection with the earth. Peace my friend and great blessings.
Quite a beautiful and meaningful piece of writing.
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You’re welcome
Spectacular! A beautiful presentation.
Thank you Robert! Your comments are a blessing. Peace to you and have a wonderful week.
Thank you. You as well.