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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

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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Smith Avatar
March 4, 2017 at 11:21 AM
A beautiful piece Kim...I enjoy the intricacies of lacrosse.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 4, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Thanks so much, Tim!
Smith Avatar
March 4, 2017 at 11:27 AM
The sport seems to be growing and it is great exercise. I wish your granddaughters well.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 4, 2017 at 11:23 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!
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