The Man In the Wicker Chair

Oh restful place
Weary are my eyes that watch in glory
Worn are the clay hands of my race
With lines and tales that rise upon my face

Oh restful place
With battened flattened ruby shoes
And America spirited sapphire pants
The whistling winds call the to trace  

Oh restful place
I was but a warrior of my tribe
With my black and white plumage and my pride
Around my neck the jaw of 10 bears embrace

Oh restful place 
A wiser man I am that has come to think 
In the comforts of a rainbow painted room 
I feel the desert sun has parched my breathing space 




(Inspired by The Native American Ekphrasis contest 
Photo found --http://joanfrederick.net/cannon.html)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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La France Avatar
July 1, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations on your win
Strand Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Congrats on your succes in Abe's contest Laura Rgds Brian.
Winter Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Hey Laura, warmest congrats on your beautiful win. Hope you are healing well. With love, Shar xoxo
Gorelick Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 3:19 PM
I just loved this topic and this is such a beautiful piece. Congratulations on your win. BG
Richards Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Such a lovely entry, Laura....many cheers and congratulations on this winning poem! ~ Love, Carrie ps. hope things are working out for you and things are looking better :) !! Best wishes!
Hudson Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Beautiful tribute, congrats on your placement in the contest!-AA
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June 30, 2009 at 12:30 PM
The emotion comes through your words in this poem. Good use of imagery. Congratulations on being chosen as one of the contest winners. Enjoy your honor. Karen
Moreno Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Laura, congrats with your success in the contest...Raul
Lopez Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM
congratulations you have won 10th place in the contest."Native American Ekphrasis"(t.c. cannon) Thank you for supporting my contest. ..........Alopez
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June 5, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Laura. This is a WOW! poem. As I read your words, the painting came to mind even though I didn't kow the name of it. Your words are powerful. I especially like the last verse. It packs a historical punch from realities' vies. Excellent. Lovingly, Dane
Esquire Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Dear Laura, Exceptional POEM very vivid Good Luck ALWAYS...HG
Mason Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 4:01 PM
A winner for sure, Laura!! Beautiful job evoking another time with great imagery!
Winter Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Wow Laura, you described the painting beautifully and I read before I saw it, and it was so close to what I had pictured in my mind! Of course you added great spirit and pride. Well done! Good luck! Love, shar
Neal Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Excellent way of writing keep up the good work, and thanks for the commet. Love Elizabeth
Strand Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Best wishes with this one Laura.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Lopez Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 9:19 PM
thank you for supporting the contest!
Hudson Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Wonderful tribute and acknowledgement-AA
Townsend Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Terrific tribute to this painting. Great luck in the contest. Smiles from Lolita
Richards Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 12:50 PM
This is a wonderful description, beautiful tribute to this amazing painting! A lovely poem, and a winning entry!! Good luck, Laura!!
Sheart Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Hi Laura Love this! You honor the Native American's well my friend! This does my spirit good. The best of luck in the contest hun! Take care
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