Lore of Lacrosse

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My source for the information in this poem:

The Composite Guide To Lacrosse by Lois Nicholson

Chapter 3 Lacrosse and Religion

LORE OF LACROSSE he plucks the eagle’s feathers tucks them in his patient’s hair cayuga’s legs and arms take flight his eyes behold the heaven’s bright a powerful bolt of lightening never rests tossed to and fro with kindred brothers seven men honor their thunder gods serious and strong in their athletic prowess as the game shines a final kiss, an honor each man attentive, like an army with spears they bury beloved cayuga with his game stick a gifted man will continue play in the underworld 3/4/2017 Frank Herrera’s Native American Lore contest

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Tim Smith

Date: 3/4/2017 11:21:00 AM

A beautiful piece Kim...I enjoy the intricacies of lacrosse.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/4/2017 11:49:00 AM

Thanks so much, Tim!

Tim Smith
Date: 3/4/2017 11:27:00 AM

The sport seems to be growing and it is great exercise. I wish your granddaughters well.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/4/2017 11:23:00 AM

Thank you! My 2 granddaughters just started playing so it's a bit new to me :) Hope you enjoyed. I just happened upon this info when I took out a book from the library on Lacrosse :) A poet always has one eye out for fun info!