Buffalo Hunters

Ghosts of buffalo hunters
on galloping horses
leap across the plains
against the autumn sky,
dust clouds mingle with
specter shapes,
shrouding the hunter and 
the hunted.

Spears soar in deadly flight,
aiming at prey who are 
singing their death song 
while hearts of men rejoice at 
the kill.

When amber sunset meets 
shadowed earth hunters 
and buffalos turn into nomadic 
dust devils which join other spirits 
as they sweep across the prairie,
leaving the sacred ground as 
seen in the eyes of the all-knowing
aged chief.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May Avatar
November 19, 2016 at 5:15 AM
Congrats on a fine win Sonia
Walker Avatar
November 19, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Joseph, I appreciate your kindness. ~ Sonia
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November 18, 2016 at 4:10 AM
Congrats well done x
Walker Avatar
November 18, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Wendy, thank you. ~ Sonia
Onclaud Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 11:36 PM
well done and congrats on your fine spot, sonia.. huggs
Walker Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 11:57 PM
Nette, thank you for your support. Hugs, too. ~ Sonia
Nance Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 4:53 PM
This was very well describe, thank you for entering and well done on your placement.
Walker Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 6:38 PM
Casarah Nance, thank you for the placement of my poem, 'Buffalo Hunters' within your contest. Humbly. Sonia.
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