Kwe'


Kwe’ explained he’s an elder, teaches the
ways of his people from their hearts – stories
and songs; spiritual rituals link 
us all – we are all connected, beasts too.
Dedicate songs played to our ancestors,
their wisdom and knowledge has been passed on
from generation to generation.
Kwe’ swept arms wide as if embracing all
Nature, “here Spirit resides, we believe.
here for reflection and observation – 
meditate on interconnectedness.”
Kwe’ picked up his flute, resumed playing tunes –
owl and coyote hooted and howled then
other forest creatures added their songs
creating a symphony of diverse
voices in unison – inter connect.

by Carol Fillmore
for Tell His Story contest
sponsored by Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sweetheart Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM
thankxx Carol for your wonderful comments and lessons learned to finally enjoy the truest luv any woman can find ..my friend.. appreciate seeing your name every day .. a joy to read your work as well luv..
Dietrich Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 11:21 PM
carol. I am glad to see that you won a place with this beautiful poem. It really gets deeply into his story!! You took it to a great place, with all nature being connected by this Kwe! Congratulations.
Mehta Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations on the sixth place win in the contest of Constance, Carol
Mehta Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Congratulation with this fine interpretation of the picture of the contest, Carol
Freeman Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Always a pleasure to see you at the top ten, Carol. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honored sixth place. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Congratulations on your super win Carol in Constance's contest " Tell His Story". Love, Carol
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March 22, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Such an outstanding write, Carol. I remember reading this one earlier and the impact it had on me. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest! Love, Carolyn
George   Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Wonderful blank verse, Carol. Many congrat's on your WIN. Lainie
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March 22, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Good to see a winning spot for this write Corol.
Johnson Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Very interesting recital of the Indians' sacred beliefs. Beautiful. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Congrats Carol on your wonderful win in Tell His Story luv.. with this stunning story so beautiful..enjoy your top ten sweet success with luv..
Brown Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM
I am stopping by today to say a special Thank You for your kind comments Carol. Have a wonderful day. The best to you in Constance's contest. Love, Carol
La France Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 6:04 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest, Carol, I really like what you did with the inspiration image~~
Devonshire Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Carol, I really like the way Kwe' has the power to bring harmonious music throughout the land with the animals joining in the chorus. Quite a unique take on the picture. Wouldn't it be nice if mankind could create "a symphony of diverse voices in unison" and find our way toward peace. Best wishes in the contest! This has to be a winner. Love, Caroln
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