Abbi of Bacabi

She left one day, her Kiowa village
And stood proudly in the sun
Beneath the Tabletop Mountains 
And walked among the golden sea
Of waving grass, fearless and alone
Waiting, with keen ears and sacred breath
For the setting sun to call her name
So that her spirit could cross the great divide
 
No more would she walk
Across my night or my day...
Except on the wind that touches my face
Or the laughter from a child
Or perhaps in the song a meadow lark sings
And surely in the pleasure of my dreams
And in slumber I can rest, knowing full well
That her spirit has entered the land of green pastures.





Inspired by t.c.cannon and his wonderful artwork
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 1:59 PM
Hey Carrie peaceful uplifting images! Light & Love
Brown Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations on the great win in ~Brian's~ "Suit Yourself" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Wow....this is one of your best Carrie! I love the beautiful imagery and respect you express in this honored piece. Congratulations on your wonderful win with this gem. Into my favorites.
Arno Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 6:37 PM
Congratulations for a great write.. Jon
Sweetheart Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM
congrats Carrie on another excellent win for this remarkable entry luv..
Pettit Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Congratulations on your win Carrie. This is poetic artwork.
Ronthorpe Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Carrie, your name is at the top of the 'contest winners' list, for a reason. This is a wonderful write. Congrats on winning 3rd place in Brian's contest..........S.Ronthorpe
Scholtz Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win Carrie, love Elizabeth
Mckenzie Avatar
July 1, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Carrie Congratulation on your first place win!! So well done! I've missed you and reading your wonderful words! Love Laura :)
La France Avatar
July 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations on your win, great write
Strand Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Congrats on your success in Abe's Carriecontest.Rgds Brian
Gorelick Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 3:09 PM
what a lovely win..Well done as usual. BG
Hudson Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Congrats Carrie on a supurb write and first place win!-AA
Winter Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Carrie, this is brilliant beauty and such a well deserved First Place win! Congrats!!! XOXOXOXO Love, Shar
Moreno Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Carrie, congrats on first place, well deserved...Raul
Lopez Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 10:35 AM
congratulations you have won 1st place in the contest."Native American Ekphrasis"(t.c. cannon) Thank you for supporting my contest. ..........Alopez
Mcmullin Avatar
May 29, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Once again the wealth of your poetic prowess shines through; capturing the Native American of spirit and wisdom- Well done, my friend!! poet butterfly
Williams Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 5:10 AM
Great imagery Carrie; loved it !
Esquire Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 10:45 AM
ear Carrie, I thought I had already Commented on this Is "Abbi" from the Hopi Nation I watched Her "Spirit" "cross the great divide" Vivid Imagery Awesome Write and I wish YOU the Happiest of Birthdays LOVE ALWAYS...HG
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May 21, 2009 at 3:32 AM
Carrie, this is stunning; in its imagry and message. like L'nass said, your power lay in the subtle, getting under your skin and sticking like glue covered seeds, blooming when needed. love this and you, if this doens't sin I'll be a monkey's uncle. love, Kristin
Shango Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Carrie, I am sentimental about this poem in the contest ... it was not written it was become ... what marvelous power you invoked ... so soluble is your soul in the richness of this write. A favorite for sure.
Bingham Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Carrie that is an awesome write, I admire the Native Americans, their cultures, their strong beliefs, and their steadfast pride for their way of life. They at one time were sorely mistreated and made to look like they were at fault. God Bless my friend and have a heartfelt day. Ron
Winter Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 4:19 AM
Breathtakingly beautiful Carrie. Deeply spiritual and so perfect for the art. Just wonderful. Good luck! Love, Shar
Higgins Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 4:04 AM
This is so well done my talented friend..you paint a picture so well Carrie...tabletop mountain is awesome..so many awesome lines in your write...great work...best wishes...
Strand Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Best wishes with this one Carrie.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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