Very spiritually-bonded write, at great oneness and with all defences down. How things should be... the huntergatherer doin his stuff and the nurturerprotector doin hers... what golden children are raised in such an environment. Rubbed down and naked... I like! What Dale said tonight, bout "The purpose of flesh is the consummation of spirit"...
Struth washing my undergarments on the river, no way known, not here in OZ LOL.
Seriously though, the act of washing day, chores with the kids, teaches them, it's bonding at it's best, we all need it. Too many children never help the mother, lack disclipline and are lost little tackers.
I always strive to teach them self sufficiency as they will need it one day, and they love it, like bees around the honey pot :)
Mind you if the machine goes on the blink, I tread the clothes in the shower...Most my ppl do from Aotearoa.
Fabulous write Jude
Ch'erie
A dreamer's buckskin soul traveling back through time to the era of creation and simplicity, the Garments of Womanhood has modern-day symbolic weight which fosters the braiding of buffalo hair and embroidering moccasins in a rebirth of modern-day women, children, and men's survival guide when the last hunt of the video games is taken down with a Clovis spearpoint and buried in the 'Dunes' with the other ruinous video games in the boneyard and burned, and the bloody age-old game of the Indians La Crosse is played where it all comes out in the wash by rubbing white corn meal on stains of society...I'm proud to wear this simple, clean poem, Jude...
The imagery your words create are gentle and beautiful, Jude. I can't say I'd necessarily like to go back to some of the past but there was much to commend it, too. Beautiful write.
Sweet like maple sugar, this one sings of native american culture and I love the way you have presented it as if you were strolling along and just seen the beauty and simplicity of the moment. Great stuff my friend.
This reminds me of Guatemala, where women did their laundry in the waters while their children played. The ladies would then lay their clothes out to dry in the sun then set up their looms and make colorful fabrics. Nature's landscape seemed so much nicer than the parks that we have built here. Excellent images, Jude, you sparked memories for me.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 20, 2006
Kipling feel to this.
But it does make one ponder, as to should we still have these life styles in 21.Or should we go back to them to save the planet.
I'd do a lot more fishing if that were the case...
You have painted the woman who appeared in my poem Motion - how lovely, she washes clothes by the Lakeside too? - i would love to write as warmly as you have here (and of handwashing which is such hard work and leaves your hands sore!) of peaceful moments, contentment, belonging...i liked it.
This is exceptional work, Robert -- such beauty you've described in this Native American woman and her life. I'm enchanted.
My warmest regards and respect,
CJ
I know you will find this surprising, but I am speechless...such beauty that went to my very core...I gotta read when I am high more often, or is it not when I am high, but I will figure it out...ed
You've painted a world of no stress...uncomplicated and natural harmony...just beautiful. I guess this is why camping can sometimes be a luxury in today's world.
Susan
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A native American scene, or Clan of The Cave Bear?
So picturesque :)
Seriously though, the act of washing day, chores with the kids, teaches them, it's bonding at it's best, we all need it. Too many children never help the mother, lack disclipline and are lost little tackers.
I always strive to teach them self sufficiency as they will need it one day, and they love it, like bees around the honey pot :)
Mind you if the machine goes on the blink, I tread the clothes in the shower...Most my ppl do from Aotearoa.
Fabulous write Jude
Ch'erie
Ron
Sage
Aberjhani
Paul;-)
Excellent writing!
Thank you,
Sheila
Enjoyed...
Elizabeth
Could imagine a Navaho Indian setting here in the Grand Canyon, with the green Colarado river in full spate..
Tremendous visuals..
Peter
Rusty
Peace. Joyce
Susan
Fee
Take care,
Sherry
But it does make one ponder, as to should we still have these life styles in 21.Or should we go back to them to save the planet.
I'd do a lot more fishing if that were the case...
Love Tinka
Picture perfect write my friend. Your a surely blessed with inspiration.
this is a magical write..SHE is soooo real!
Exceptional work Jude!
vesna:)
xo Taylor~
Regis
fantastic wording loads of imagery
thanks for sharing
peace
William
Your Cosmic Companion,
ET
My warmest regards and respect,
CJ
Susan