Ancient Stones

Charcoal black tip of arrowhead,
among these ancient, stones - stained red

Heartbeats share rhythms of ghostly drums..
Winds carry haunting, chanting hums

I feel your blood, flow here with mine,
outlasting, even decaying time

I've been told the stories, told to you,
I know we're just spirits, passing through

When thunder, shakes awake the night,
I vision warriors by firelight

Their voices echo, around mountain's soul,
while moon and stars watch us below

Respect the sky, and mother earth,
borrow the beauty, from time of birth

Then give in death peacefully
yourself, to rest eternally

Among these ancient, stones - stained red,
my mirror reflects traces, of those long...........
    remembered.......

©Donna Jones
11-8-2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Akter  Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 8:58 PM
Good one
Duncan Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Oh Donna, this is very very nice. What humans do to other humans. Remember the English/ Irish, William Wallace/ "Braveheart " So what other blood do you have? Thank you for liking my WALLS :)
Berdoo Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 9:55 PM
I'm not surprized, you are one great writer! Thanks, Donna Jones
Jones Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 10:27 PM
Thank you so much Larry...glad you enjoyed..
Hamilton Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 5:57 AM
rereading this Donna and it truly inspires I just had to say once more it is beautiful and full of ancient wisdom hugs
Jones Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 10:23 PM
Thank you so much Shadow...
Sibiya Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 6:35 AM
Donna this is the most artistic and you beautifully written piece. *one-man standing ovation*
Jones Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 9:51 PM
That's a very kind compliment...thank you...
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Ahh!! Great quality poetry..Enjoyed the mood of the poem..Congrats on your win.Sara
Kearley Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 1:12 AM
Nice! :o) Such strong words! They fly free as an arrow... I'm one quarter myself. Winnebago I do believe. Thank you for your kind comments as well. :o)
A   Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Donna, wow.. Very deep, I love this line the most... Their voices echo around mountain souls.. . Congratulations on the win... luv~ Linda
Deschler Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 9:19 PM
Our ancestors are much closer to us than we realize! This is an amazing poem, Donna! Beautifully written! Congratulations on your well deserved win!
Sirak Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Congrats on your win. Stunning poem. Let me just say O si yo Tsa la gi U lv
Mehta Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Congratulations on this fine win, Donna
Hamilton Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 4:56 PM
lovely Donna congrats on win Shadow x smile hug
Adams Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 4:03 PM
I think so far this is one of my favorites in the contest...congrats on your win :)
Maverick Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 3:57 PM
And you did the people proud here Donna both those in this world and those passed on, Take care Joe..)
Guzzi Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Rich with imagery and color! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Rain Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Congratulations ! I loved this write ~ Thank-you for entering my contest !
Duncan Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Very awesome, I could picture what you were saying ;} thank you for reading my Seasons poem ;}
Bickerstaffe Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Splendid rhyming couplets reflecting a deep spirituality. '...respect the sky, and mother earth,' certainly resonates with me... Bless You Donna!! Best wishes, Keith
Carrillo Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 11:36 PM
WOW! It is na very nice poem and also nice to know that you have Indian blood in you. We should always be proud of who we are. In 2007 - I wrote a poem for a friend of mine's grand mother She had been a real indian princess. Her name was Ruby Lee. That year she was 100 years old, but two months after her party. My friend died, She was 44 years old.... Lucilla
Trifiatis Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 4:59 AM
Pearls of wisdom soothing the fears of mind and open the gates of eternity! Great work!
Fraser Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 10:06 PM
A great tribute to the most spiritual people who walk the earth, well done. Blessings, Carl
Horne Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 2:02 PM
I love this
Carroll Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 1:29 PM
Hi Donna, Awesome write as I am of Choctaw descent.. Ken
May Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 1:27 PM
a beautiful write Donna...best wishes.
Flannery Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Very powerful and respectful. I can feel your connection. Great poem.
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