Arrowhead
Locate intense feeling
at Muleshoe
on bank
of Black Water River.
Spot first oaks
festooned in
Spanish Moss.
Quit horse.
Spot remnant of
ancient
hearth eroding
on arroyo bank.
Trained eye
catches sight
of small
quarry of
chert,
prized stone
to flint-knap
arrowhead
from
copper-tipped
antler tine.
"Devil's marks!"
Blood gushing
from stone sliver
in thumb.
The fine art
of
flint-knapping,
expertly
worked
to
sharp edge
without
fracturing.
Life-changing choice.
Helping someone
discover a
faith
you believe in
is the
reward.
Copyright 2005 Sage Sweetwater, firebrand lesbian novelist
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Tracey xoox(c :)42
Peace and sunshine
HH
Peace,
Carolyn
Beautifully written, you invoke the ancient power in the arrowheads...wish I could find one. :) Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.