This Poem was Submitted By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2016-04-21 19:03:04 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Oxbow’s Lament

Rocky mountain thunder  snaps and crackles shaking peaks misted high Valley aspens bending slight  rustling blue berries from baskets placed on limbs by old woman’s hands Distant hooves pound  earth as sanctuary lies in waiting for violation the Oxbow whispers “Grandmother, get your gun a storm is coming not of clouds but of man” Grandfather’s men are climbing high into the timber, ageless march on old one’s path Looks like a hard ride.  Keep on crossing, moving fast, feather light through cover of night the Oxbow moans “Old woman, get your gun gather your robes  time has come” Gotta’ get the people to Crow’s flight  ‘fore the snow comes ‘fore first light the Oxbow shouts ”Momma get your gun  gather your robes  times’ done” Taking a village from purgatory traversing fall’s bridge seeking Grandfather's strong hold Racing the night’s sun Oxbow’s song is calling, glide quiet, almost there.   the Oxbow cries ”Daughter get your gun   gather your robes   make the run ‘fore silver sets moon” Dogmen riders dark feathers glisten in night’s crystal, warriors traveling higher pony soldiers blue metal clashing, sound chase— Silent silhouettes somber show evaporating as nights last ink bleeds into obscurity   the Oxbow sighs ”Grand-daughter rest your gun spread your robes about you Freedom’s spirit can dance… “

Copyright © April 2016 Lora Silvey


This Poem was Critiqued By: DeniMari Z. On Date: 2016-05-06 11:57:19
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Beautiful poem Lora; once again you've instilled the most vivid imagery in to a wonderful poem - A tale that takes me back in time a little with descriptives which interject magic and wonder in to the heart of the reader. I love everything about this poem and the ending is stand out - a reckoning a passage to put the weapons down and live free - Gorgeous, blessings, Deni


This Poem was Critiqued By: Joe Gustin On Date: 2016-04-24 12:16:11
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
I have read your poem three tines. Each on a different day to catch all of the nuance of this work. I believe its about the north american native and their struggle with the white man. The descriptive is breath taking. I could feel myself as a part of the group in this flight from plight. Your have an amazing imagination.
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