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Dot Your I’s and Cross Your T’s Poetry Contest

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Sacred Dwellers I am of Native American born To be caretaker of Mother Earth sworn I heal with powers, a medicine man Tribal’s wise supernatural shaman I am a sacred carved out Totem Pole To recount familiar legends, a toll Insightful spirit animals pride in Taking a part as a loved guardian I’m the buffalo hunted to survive Tipis, meat, fur, vital to stay alive I’m the turtle known as the peacemaker That’s firm, serene never a forsaker I am lizard, killing me brings bad luck The creation story I play, soul struck I butterfly bringer of dreams, arrange Transformation and life cycle of change I the wolf early ancestor of thee Totem animal, wise, social, and free Icon salmon renews energy rays The legend conveys, respect natures ways * Shaman translation- The word originates from the language of the Tungus people of Siberia. It can directly be translated literally to “one who works with fire”. * Tipis (teepees)

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Sand Blown

Date: 1/16/2024 8:13:00 AM

finely wrtten poem......yes, the sacred dwelling of spirit(s) behind the being-of-tme may manifest in what they see and then look back...stan

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/16/2024 8:32:00 AM

Hi Stan, thank you! I respect the Native American spiritual ways.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/30/2022 2:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Sara

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/3/2022 4:55:00 PM

Thank you, Sara!

Ann Peck

Date: 9/30/2022 10:33:00 AM

We could learn so much from our Native American brothers and sisters--if we would only listen...Your poem is beautiful, Anaya. Congratulations!

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/3/2022 4:54:00 PM

Thank you, Ann. Recently they showed our Governor, in Calif., about prevention of wildfires! They have a system... (controlled burn) burn off the debris before it accumulates. It worked! We haven't had wildfires summer of 2022!

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/30/2022 9:32:00 AM

A rare theme and an exceptional entry, Anaya, compliments truly on your placement my friend, Aloha William

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/30/2022 2:48:00 PM

Thank you, William, I am honored to write the histories of our land before the Europeans arrived. I appreciate the placement and thank you for supporting P.S. with your unique and creative contests! Aloha ~Anaya

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 9/24/2022 7:44:00 PM

Wow I absolutely love this! A big fave for me. And and I love American native art :-)

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 9/25/2022 1:35:00 PM

Thanks Anaya I'll definitely check out the link. Back at ya with the hugs :-)

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/25/2022 12:33:00 PM

Anne, I'm glad you enjoyed, thank you for the fave. You can find out more about the art on the site! Hugs~ Anaya

Millard Lowe

Date: 9/12/2022 5:33:00 PM

Beautiful! Pounding rhythmic imaging flow with a deep allegorical message. Thanks for the share, I Am Anaya. ONE. Peace and Love.

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/14/2022 11:02:00 AM

I appreciate your visit and kind words, my friend Millard Lowe! Thank you, Hugs and peace to you ~Anaya

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/3/2022 7:05:00 PM

Your words touch my heart is so many ways, as I remember a dear Indian friend that I once knew. He would always say, listen to the wind and know I am near. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/6/2022 7:51:00 PM

I appreciate your visit and kind words, my poet friend Brandy. A friend who can teach us such lovely things are a special kind of friend. Thank you, Hugs to you ~Anaya

John Lawless

Date: 9/3/2022 4:57:00 AM

Each of these couplets could be the focus of a meditation. I shall have to save and Fav this and quietly reflect on each one. Beautifully done Anaya

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/6/2022 7:39:00 PM

Thank you, John lawless for your thoughts about meditation. It is a contest and I used mostly spirit animals, there was no effort involved for the I's and T's form. Meditation, I didn't have that in mind, will have to try it. Thank you, for your fave! ~Anaya

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/2/2022 8:02:00 PM

An interesting penning :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/6/2022 7:52:00 PM

Thank you, Kimmy, and thank s for the visit!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/2/2022 10:10:00 AM

Anaya, So much depth here in your words. The journey of the Native American is so rich, so deep and whispers with the earth. Beautiful .Susan :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/6/2022 7:47:00 PM

With all respect to Native Americans, I take pleasure in spiritually rich cultures and hope I do them justice in my poems. It is a wonderful journey to be a part of! Thank you, Susan Lawrence for your visit and ever so kind words. Hugs ~Anaya

Joseph May

Date: 9/1/2022 6:41:00 AM

They respected Mother Earth, Nicely penned

I Am Anaya
Date: 9/1/2022 5:16:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, Joseph ~Anaya

Bill Baker

Date: 8/31/2022 4:18:00 PM

Love your poems about Native Americans, Anaya. Excellent information and soulful writing my friend. Hugs, Bill

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/31/2022 6:34:00 PM

Thank you, Bill for your nice comments! Hugs

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/31/2022 3:32:00 PM

This is a very well written and inspirational poem, Anaya: I have always been fascinated with nature and admired lizards in many forms. As a child my Dad would show me the scary Blue Tonged Lizards in Tasmania…it would never cross our minds to kill them. Fascinating, best, SuZ

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/31/2022 6:33:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed Suzanne; I would love to hear more of your stories! Warmest wishes!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/30/2022 9:10:00 PM

Every once in a while, I used to be tempted to live as the Indians do, at peace, one with nature... After spending two days 'in nature,' I usually was cured of such desires for quite a while. (And, don't laugh, I was a hardworking farmer in my twenties -- but with all the 'amenities.' lol.) ~ gw

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/31/2022 5:23:00 PM

Lol! I'm sure the Indians also live with peace, and one with nature like the Native Americans. ;)

Valsa George

Date: 8/29/2022 9:23:00 PM

This seems a great entry for the contest, Anaya ! All the Best. "I am lizard, killing me brings bad luck' I thought, the belief that killing a lizard brings bad luck is a locally bound superstition. Now I know it is a universal belief. I wonder if it has any rational basis.

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/31/2022 11:38:00 AM

'Asian Indian' as well as 'Native American' tribes have in their mythology that Lizards play positive roles in their folklore. Today, Cheyenne, still consider it bad luck to kill a lizard. In the mythology of California Indian tribes, the (Pomo lizard) was one of the major figures of creation, who made humans partially in his image. Southwestern tribes, horned lizards (horny-toads) are considered sacred medicine animals. (Gila Monster) a powerful hero in Navajo and Southwestern legends. Other tribes, lizards are associated with protection, prosperity, renewal, and good luck. Hope this helps, Valsa!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/27/2022 5:04:00 PM

A sensational poem and a fine contest contender. Love the picture, too. Good luck. Evelyn :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/27/2022 5:56:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn for the encouraging comments. :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/26/2022 2:07:00 AM

Lovely picture and lovely verse. I've just seen the film "The Prey". a bit of horror but I like them that way.

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/27/2022 6:01:00 PM

Danny Trejo (Machete) I believe is in it! Thank you, Victor, for your encouraging comments. :)

Deb M

Date: 8/25/2022 11:35:00 PM

Oh Anaya I absolutely love this poem….spiritual, interesting and beautiful! Debx

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/27/2022 6:03:00 PM

Thank you, Deb, for enjoying and finding it interesting, I really appreciate it! Hugs

Robert Gorelick

Date: 8/25/2022 6:28:00 PM

Clever stirring and an original fun learning experience! Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/27/2022 6:04:00 PM

Thank you, Robert, for your kind and encouraging comments! Best to you