Slippery Water
Margaret Henry-Turtle
The water ran off, the earth dried, the lakes were at rest, all
was silent…
After their rushing waters had subsided the Lenape of the turtle
were close together, in hollow houses, living together there.
It freezes where they abode, it snows where they abode, it
storms where they abode, it is cold where they abode.
At this northern place they speak favorably of mild, cool lands,
with many deer and buffaloes…
Over the water, the frozen sea, they went to enjoy it. On the
wonderful, slippery water, on the stone-hard water all went.
On the great Tidal Sea, the mussel-bearing sea. Ten thousand
at night, all in one night. To the Snake Island, to the east,
at night, they walk and walk…
Those from the west come with hesitation, esteeming highly
their old home at the turtle island.
Delaware
I love this, I collect turtles, mostly pottery, reminds me of shamanic yarn painting, r u familiar Eddie?
Thank you Linda. I have seen those paintings.
Lovely post my friend,thanks so much for your visit and comment i wish you the best Eddie.
Soul.
This is very kind of you Soul. Thank you very much. Have a peaceful day, Eddie
Wonderful post and so many turtles now in need of help.. Beautiful picture Eddie also
Love the pic, the turtles are very cute
Is the text you added directly related or a happy coincidence? It’s very cool!
Thank you very much Wolfie. The picture was carefully selected to as closely as possible represent the message.
Woda to życie—–piękne jest to—pozdrawiam;-)
bardzo prawdziwy chrześcijanin i to jest również prawdą, że te słowa są najbardziej cenione!
Wow, there is a wealth of information hidden in your blog … I just spent an hour reading about the subject of the Lenape … this an amazing read … you are amazing, Sir Eddie …
The world is indeed a curious place Cat…and your kindness always spreads far and wide.
i love the turtle ! a beautiful symbol of life and of earth
many blessings to you eddie hope that you are fine !
A remarkable creature… Thank you for your kindness Sandra. wishing you much happiness
Very beautiful,such a bright colors.
It grabes the attention does it not?
Hallo liebe Eddie liebe Grüße von mir,ein schöner Artikel und so ein schönes Bild machst du das selbst?Ich wünsche dir noch einen schönen Sonntag und hoffe es geht dir gut.Bin heute erst von der Ahr zurück.Wünsche dir eine glückliche schöne Woche.Gruß und Freundschaft.Gislinde
Vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche Nachricht. Es ist immer gut von Ihnen zu hören!Genießen Sie einen schönen Tag. mit Liebe, Eddie