I am of past times, many moons gone, but many moons to come. As seeds scattered on the winds, the children of our Fathers go far and wide. Therefore much ancient wisdom and much love will bring those scattered back together again. We all have same heartbeat. We are the eyes, ears and mouth for all nations in this book. "This book is about lifting the veil for every Nation in the World. The words brought through will go out to red, white, black and yellow, it matters not. They are words of wisdom brought through the Ancients as truth that will touch every soul. The decision of the reader is of their choosing. If they choose to believe, and question what has not yet been; if they put book down and say, 'we never knew, we did not understand, ' then this book was written for good of all man and is recognised as such. "We are building a bridge between your world and ours. You write, 'We are honoured to have been given these words by the Indian Nation, to pass on to reader.' We write, 'We are deeply honoured that we have been allowed to speak through these fine women.' Women whose beliefs have allowed them to overcome their doubts as to whether to publish these words. We say, 'Truth will always out.' We also say, 'These words give hope to many Indians, struggling to find where they belong in a mixed world.'" - Two Rivers (Cherokee) Publisher's website: www.SBPRA.com/ThelmaMooreandCarolynDurling
Words spoken through the mists of time: Trust--we love with pure heart, pure intent! Truth--we seek that which cannot be seen! Soul--we touch that which cannot be felt! Bitterness--we taste that which does not pass our lips! Success--we smell that which so sweetly does it hold the senses, yet of aroma it has none! Logic--we understand the concept of life, yet do know not how! Emotions--we heal the wounds within where scars do not show, yet go deeper than most! This book is about the struggles of a proud and resilient people whose way of life was to be altered without thought for their traditions or culture as the white men infiltrated deeper and deeper into their lands. It reflects their way of life before it changed, and the effect it was to have on a nation ground down by ignorance and greed. There are many reasons for this work, and spirit laid no blame on those perpetrators; the main reason they have come forward now is the need to see our world saved from the power struggle going on between nations, and the rape of our beautiful lands. Having been taken on many journeys with them, I understand so clearly how the indomitable spirit of this culture must stay alive, this being the reason for every word channeled. "To walk in shadow of sun is natural; to walk in shadow of another man is not." a Hand Held Out "I am being shown a beautiful babbling brook. the sun is glistering on it's surface as a thousand lights dancing with joy. a hand is being held out to me. I have to trust that all will be revealed as I walk into the picture. I can smell the newness of the morning, and sweet Bird song assails my ears. My (as yet to introduce himself) friend, tells me I am being taken on a journey of learning. So I follow... I follow a voice... a hand... I listen and I wait. I spy Red Squirrel scurrying around foraging among fallen leaves for nuts. They do not notice me, for I am not really there, only in the sense of illusion. Trailing along the brook i am shown a beautiful little Pawnee child. She is playing in the water with a small dog that is yapping and running in circles around the child who is giggling and laughing at it's antics. I feel as though I am watching this on a cinema screen, and yet I am being pulled into the scene by some unknown force.
There are many reasons for my collating this book of poems. The main being is the very positive way of getting my emotions, be they anger, frustration, humour, despair, frivolity and optimism down on paper. My spontaneous nature, where time becomes irrelevant as words form in my mind is the reason for the given title Of the Moment. It is a reflection of me and my passion for the written word.
I am of past times, many moons gone, but many moons to come. As seeds scattered on the winds, the children of our Fathers go far and wide. Therefore much ancient wisdom and much love will bring those scattered back together again. We all have same heartbeat. We are the eyes, ears and mouth for all nations in this book. "This book is about lifting the veil for every Nation in the World. The words brought through will go out to red, white, black and yellow, it matters not. They are words of wisdom brought through the Ancients as truth that will touch every soul. The decision of the reader is of their choosing. If they choose to believe, and question what has not yet been; if they put book down and say, 'we never knew, we did not understand, ' then this book was written for good of all man and is recognised as such. "We are building a bridge between your world and ours. You write, 'We are honoured to have been given these words by the Indian Nation, to pass on to reader.' We write, 'We are deeply honoured that we have been allowed to speak through these fine women.' Women whose beliefs have allowed them to overcome their doubts as to whether to publish these words. We say, 'Truth will always out.' We also say, 'These words give hope to many Indians, struggling to find where they belong in a mixed world.'" - Two Rivers (Cherokee) Publisher's website: www.SBPRA.com/ThelmaMooreandCarolynDurling
There are many reasons for my collating this book of poems. The main being is the very positive way of getting my emotions, be they anger, frustration, humour, despair, frivolity and optimism down on paper. My spontaneous nature, where time becomes irrelevant as words form in my mind is the reason for the given title Of the Moment. It is a reflection of me and my passion for the written word.
Words spoken through the mists of time: Trust--we love with pure heart, pure intent! Truth--we seek that which cannot be seen! Soul--we touch that which cannot be felt! Bitterness--we taste that which does not pass our lips! Success--we smell that which so sweetly does it hold the senses, yet of aroma it has none! Logic--we understand the concept of life, yet do know not how! Emotions--we heal the wounds within where scars do not show, yet go deeper than most! This book is about the struggles of a proud and resilient people whose way of life was to be altered without thought for their traditions or culture as the white men infiltrated deeper and deeper into their lands. It reflects their way of life before it changed, and the effect it was to have on a nation ground down by ignorance and greed. There are many reasons for this work, and spirit laid no blame on those perpetrators; the main reason they have come forward now is the need to see our world saved from the power struggle going on between nations, and the rape of our beautiful lands. Having been taken on many journeys with them, I understand so clearly how the indomitable spirit of this culture must stay alive, this being the reason for every word channeled. "To walk in shadow of sun is natural; to walk in shadow of another man is not." a Hand Held Out "I am being shown a beautiful babbling brook. the sun is glistering on it's surface as a thousand lights dancing with joy. a hand is being held out to me. I have to trust that all will be revealed as I walk into the picture. I can smell the newness of the morning, and sweet Bird song assails my ears. My (as yet to introduce himself) friend, tells me I am being taken on a journey of learning. So I follow... I follow a voice... a hand... I listen and I wait. I spy Red Squirrel scurrying around foraging among fallen leaves for nuts. They do not notice me, for I am not really there, only in the sense of illusion. Trailing along the brook i am shown a beautiful little Pawnee child. She is playing in the water with a small dog that is yapping and running in circles around the child who is giggling and laughing at it's antics. I feel as though I am watching this on a cinema screen, and yet I am being pulled into the scene by some unknown force.
The PEN New England Award–winning author returns to Egypt, Maine, where revolution is brewing in a rural compound as the twenty-first century approaches. It’s September 1999, and Gordon St. Onge, known as “The Prophet”, presides over his controversial Settlement in rural Maine. It is rumored to be a cult, where his many wives and children live off the land and off the grid. The newest member, fifteen year old Brianna Vandermast, is fired up and ready for change. Forming her own militia, Bree spreads her vision by writing “The Recipe”, an incendiary revolutionary document that winds up in the hands of wealthy elites—including one who is about to have a fateful encounter with Gordon. A chance drinking session during an airport layover brings Gordon together with multinational CEO Bruce Hummer. Bruce hands Gordon a mysterious brass key which has the potential to spark the unrest that is stirring in Egypt, Maine. As word of “The Recipe” spreads, myriad factions from across the country arrive at The Settlement wanting to make Gordon their poster boy. Gordon soon finds himself at the center of an uprising, the consequences of which no one can predict.
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