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| Standing Rock Photo |
in a whiskey colored sky
my thoughts are stirred
standing on the rocks
in solidarity
wild buffalo hammered
on sacred ground for justice
round radiant moon
round radiant moon
offered light,
proof
of strong united spirits
written for dVerse
hosted by De
Love this use of "proof" especially. And of course, that whiskey colored sky. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the phrase: "wild buffalo hammered
ReplyDeletesacred ground"
Whiskey colored sky - now that is a really cool and unique description.
ReplyDeleteI like this reference to Standing Rock ;)
ReplyDeleteThey have a right to their survival instincts but still light is provided to make it easier!
ReplyDeleteHank
Such a sky lightens the way as they survive away
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a powerful moment, well-captured by your poem.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful phrases ...
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, and so clever, and also I'm thirsty. Is this what alcoholism feels like?
ReplyDeleteNice work, True--captured profound imagery in those slim 33 parameters; best spots already mentioned--but loved the piece.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh.......I LOVE that "whiskey colored sky"!!!! Love the wild buffalo standing on sacred ground for justice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiment...as things are going the water carers are going to need every prayer we can offer...and some.
ReplyDeleteLove the closing.. and the whiskey colored sky... we need the buffalo and those who love them
ReplyDeleteoh, this is such a beautiful and uplifting write!
ReplyDeleteCan't help but feel there is more to this under whiskey colored sky. You caught my imagination.
ReplyDeleteLove this write - and yes, we do need that proof of spirit :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteSigh..❤️ you had me at the opening lines... beautiful!!❤️
ReplyDelete"United Spirits"!! Beautiful! Great words!
ReplyDeleteWell done and well said with hopes that the Buffalo get their demand.
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