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Array ( [sid] => 137794 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => Totem [time] => 2007-10-12 09:00:01 [hometext] => ....you might say history and art combined. [bodytext] => Skyward it reaches,

grounded in earth at its feet.

With an upper connection to the heavens,

a special artistic story, to cast a spell.

Its creation has a supernatural history to tell.

Its messages passed for generations,

magically its shape is transformed.

From the birth of a tree, to an artists sculpturing.

Created by a masterful technique of artistic symmetry.

A special story each segment told,

the remnants of a culture from ages ago.

A special part of history as told by their pole,

all about life and survival, a long time ago.

Some to worship in a pagan manner,.

yet special meaning they find.

For our ancestors, a holy shrine

in the special wood carved totem pole they designed.

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Totem

Contributed by Willofree on Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 09:00:01 AM in AEST
Topic: mystical

Skyward it reaches,

grounded in earth at its feet.

With an upper connection to the heavens,

a special artistic story, to cast a spell.

Its creation has a supernatural history to tell.

Its messages passed for generations,

magically its shape is transformed.

From the birth of a tree, to an artists sculpturing.

Created by a masterful technique of artistic symmetry.

A special story each segment told,

the remnants of a culture from ages ago.

A special part of history as told by their pole,

all about life and survival, a long time ago.

Some to worship in a pagan manner,.

yet special meaning they find.

For our ancestors, a holy shrine

in the special wood carved totem pole they designed.

Copyright © Willofree ... [ 2007-10-12 09:00:01]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: Totem (User Rating: 1 )
by deadheadpoet on Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 11:54:44 PM AEST
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Will,
You've written about such an interesting subject. I like how you brought this all together. Well written, my friend. Thank you for sharing.
Peace and hugs,
Laura

Re: Totem (User Rating: 1 )
by Nazmythian on Saturday, 13th October 2007 @ 03:30:22 PM AEST
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I'm interested in knowing the inspiration for this piece as well. Not your typical poetry fodder. History, art, religious symbolism... all in one wonderful subject. Well captured Mr Terry.

Nazzy ~

Re: Totem (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Sunday, 14th October 2007 @ 12:49:44 AM AEST
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Will, first I want to say, what a GREAT title!! It captured my attention,
straight away Secondly, the piece itself, is such a glorious tribute to
totem poles. I am not so gifted with intellect that I would dare to
say I understand the poles themselves, (though I've heard many
a story as to what they represent), but still, they hold such enormous
fascination, do they not? My great-grandmother was ojibwe and they had
(originally) six principle totems; the crane, catfish, bear, marten,
wolf, and loon. I don't know a lot about the tribe, but I do know
they were a very spiritual people and respected Mother Earth
with a ferocity.

Damn, this piece is exceptional. I love the feel of this piece and the
light it sheds on the beauty of the "Totem".

Thanks for sharing this will. Made my day. =)

~Breezy

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