Chula Schlesinger-Fleming Poet Free verse

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NOTE:  Some might say I am a "mutt" because I have such a mixed lineage.  As far as Native American goes, I am Cherokee, Blackfeet and Melungean. I also have a Scottish and African heritage.  I relate much more to my native side, and sometimes "dream in Indian". That is the essence of this poem; to respect those who went before me and who are living now honoring our heritage.

© Chula Fleming | Year Posted 2012

Sacred Mother

My people walk upon the Earth gently,
respectful of those who walked before
whose atoms mingle in the stardust
sprinkled from shore to shining shore.

My people hold Her sacred, 
and cling to a long-chanted prayer
that all who walk upon Her face
will find sacred teachings there.

My people feel Her spiraling rhythms
And Ghost Dance to Her holy hum.
We touch Her face ever gently with
Unsquelched tears of countless sum.

She bows her noble, gray head to acknowledge
The many who have been lost,
and none can count the blessings wasted
of their lives forever and savagely tossed.

She no longer sings of murder.
She longs for quiet and peaceful fires.
Her green and blossoming outstretched arms
Strong now, promise hopeful and lovely spirals. 

It is upward from her dust that we must look for peace 
And open our heart past hate and vengeance.
Now is our time to dance and welcome back
The sacred Mother of splendid vestal visage.

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Beryl Edmonds November 19, 2024 at 10:28 AM Chula, we are who we are and all live and die, so all should be treated with the respect that everyone deserves. Enjoyed the read… Beryl

John Read November 17, 2024 at 5:31 AM If you go back further enough, we are all a mixture of different cultures, starting from Adam and Eve until now, we're all God's children.

Benjamin Bartley July 22, 2024 at 4:39 PM Lovely poem. Glad you've joined this community. I welcome you to read my poem, 'Mitochondria' I think you just might like it. Thanks for sharing. Chula Schlesinger-Fleming July 23, 2024 at 8:18 AM Hi, again..thought you might like "Mysterious Feminine" poem, which is somewhat like your "Mitochondria". Chula Schlesinger-Fleming July 23, 2024 at 4:16 AM Nice to meet you, Benjamin. I did like Mitochondria! All encompassing. Great write. Look forward to reading more of your work. Thanks for reaching out.

Beata Agustin July 4, 2024 at 1:40 AM Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Chula Schlesinger-Fleming July 4, 2024 at 4:10 AM Thanks so much, Beata. I appreciate that. I look forward to reading your poetry. Be Blessed as well.