For I Have Been To The Mountain
~*Marge Tindal*~


For I have been to the mountain
looked down over the valley of shame
knowing that the longest trail
with my people's blood is stained
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Tales written so long ago
crumpled treaties of another time
but I have been to the mountain top
to join your spirit with mine
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In this questing I have grown
because I've come to know
the legends of the past
did seeds of wisdom sow
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Manifested on the mountain
cascaded down the streams
landed in the valley
where there blooms
a promised dream
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When spirits walk
there will be a new tomorrow
painted across the valley view
no more trace of tearful sorrow
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When spirits walk - and they will
the valley will again be plush
with luscious green grasses
in flowering peaceful hush
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Foreverly Yours Ink
~*Marge Tindal*~
Copyright 1999-2004
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