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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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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/16/2018 10:12:00 PM

A spirit beautifully captured Kim. Congratulations on your win! : )

Susan Ashley

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

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/16/2018 11:43:00 AM

Thank you, Susan!

Robert L. Hinshaw

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

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/16/2018 7:39:00 AM

Thanks so much, Robert! Hugs...Kim

Vladislav Raven

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

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2018 4:33:00 PM

Thank you, Mike!

Carolyn Devonshire

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

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2018 4:33:00 PM

Happy Holidays, Carolyn!

Sherry Asbury

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.

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 :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/27/2018 6:46:00 AM

Wonderfully written! Uplifting and spiritual dear, Kim!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 7:15:00 AM

Thank you, Demetrios!