Holder of the Heavens

HOLDER OF THE HEAVENS

     religion of love —
the Holder of the Heavens
spurs unity and purpose

     the longhouse people
strong belief in afterlife
honored Spirit…lived good life

    forever friendships
less crime ~ police force null
embraced Christianity

     with brotherly care
the Iroquois weave gardens
enforced with no social caste

     prayer and praise to God —
tobacco like incense lifts
with thankfulness...wampum tribe

11/26/2018
Line Gauthier’s Tribute to Native Culture Poetry Contest

References:
prezi.com
http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/environmental_center/sunbury/website/HistoryofIroquoisIndians.shtml
https://iroquoisgroup24.weebly.com/religious-beliefs-and-ceremonies.html

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Date: 12/16/2018 10:12:00 PM
A spirit beautifully captured Kim. Congratulations on your win! : )
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Date: 12/16/2018 9:31:00 AM
I enjoyed being captivated by the spiritual and inspiring imagery of your beautifully expressive poem, Kim. Congratulations on your wonderful win.. ~Susan
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/16/2018 11:43:00 AM
Thank you, Susan!
Date: 12/15/2018 5:06:00 PM
Congrats, Kim, for your well-deserved win for this wonderful verse - my kind of poetry! And thanks for your kind comments re my placement. Best to you and your family for the forthcoming Christmas Season - Bob
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/16/2018 7:39:00 AM
Thanks so much, Robert! Hugs...Kim
Date: 12/15/2018 1:21:00 PM
Hi Kim, dropping by with my congratulations on your well-deserved win in the contest with this excellent poem. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2018 4:33:00 PM
Thank you, Mike!
Date: 12/15/2018 12:11:00 PM
Thank you for sharing this beautifully penned introduction to the Iroquois, Kim. Congratulations on your win in Line's contest. Sending wishes for holiday cheer, Carolyn
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2018 4:33:00 PM
Happy Holidays, Carolyn!
Date: 11/27/2018 9:48:00 AM
This is great and informative. There is an author I read who writes about the people of the Great Lakes areas...senior moment with his name.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 10:49:00 AM
If you remember it send it my way. I had a great-great-great Grandmother that was Iroquois...well she was great, that's what I know :)
Date: 11/27/2018 6:46:00 AM
Wonderfully written! Uplifting and spiritual dear, Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 7:15:00 AM
Thank you, Demetrios!
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