Best Columbia River Poems
Fo'C's'Le - a Dreamfo'c·'sle /'fohksel/ noun deriv: forecastle
1. the forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as the crew's living quarters.
2. historical: a raised deck...
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Categories:
columbia river, boat, endurance, history, native
Form:
Dramatic Monologue
Chinook MoonIlchee, the "Moon Girl".
She paddled her own canoe ~
Bronze gaze, heart of steel.
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Categories:
columbia river, history, moon, native american,
Form:
Senryu
The ColumbiaVisit my soul Great River of the West.
Come touch my heart with your absolute truth,
Pausing for no one on your ocean’s quest.
You teach to forgive; now I, in turn blest
In wisdom of age. My fears you reduce.
Visit my soul Great River of the West.
You...
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Categories:
columbia river, blessing, environment, history, prayer,
Form:
Villanelle
Categories:
columbia river, environment, history, native american,
Form:
Senryu