The world is a reflection of ourselves. There are lessons that can be learned from everything.

"Don't Wanna Ride The Train No More"

    I woke up To a familiar sound It was coal train And it was bearing down Running down the tracks Like they always do It made me think about.... Me and you..   I layed there Like a frightened child As the truth overtook me Drove me wild... Tried to ponder The ne …

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"I Miss My Cherokee Home"

    Maw Maw used to tell me As a Cherokee child You've got the wolf spirit That's why you run wild I'm giving you this name Waya Adanvdo Now run through this world And go at it full throttle.   I used to help her Fill the pot bellied stove With coal from the  …

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"Father Sky"

  I saw a light in my eye last night It was a vision from Father Sky He grabbed my soul And asked me why..... We've left our Mother to die?   Winds of truth began to blow I realized there was nowhere to go He had me captive And wanted to know......  …

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"Do You Understand The Rain"

  It's a hundred degrees out here The common man is full of fear Our children are shedding tears Fertile land is no more Dry and dusty It needs the cure....   Corn stalks that once stood proud Like a leader within the crowd Are now weak and wilted Desperation with …

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"Restless Waters"

Restless waters Against the shore Broken spirits Will cry forever more. Lost souls Will never be pure So forgotten They can't remember before.   Darkened skies Watch them roll in Troubled times Oh here they come again. Neon thoughts Lighting up your mind Restless waters Are …

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"We're All Proud Of Our Indian Names"

  I have brothers and sisters Who would take my hand Ties to Oklahoma And the Eastern Band. Proud of my birthright I'm Cherokee These words that you are reading Are a tribute from me.   There are Chippewa and Choctaw Apache and the Creek Arapahoe, Navajo Oh how th …

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"This Shadow Is My Own"

  I'm a shadow walker Got a million miles to go A truth talker Tell you all you need to know When the sun gets high That's when.... I hang low.   Just another prophet So many seeds are sewn Don't do it for profit Just thoughts of my own As the moon does rise A message  …

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"Seven Wolves"

Seven wolves And seven spirits Seven winds Across the land. Seven prayers Within the darkness Seven children In despair.              When the truth comes            We'll be …

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"A Little Waya Goes A Long Way"

  Happy Friday to all. I wanted to let you know that all is well in Waya's world and throw some different pics of his "fam" at ya.  Please enjoy and forgive me for speaking comically for them. I just couldn't help myself!! :)  heh heh....

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"Long Road"

  This old paint Is slowly chipping Tiny pieces on the ground Yet the structure Is still standing While the years go 'round. That empty attic So full of silence Ain't nobody around Yet you're alright On the surface It's so hard to bring you down.      &n …

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"Waya and Pack On An Easter Egg Hunt"

Osiyo(Hello) to all. Waya's beloved mama (Maria) has posted a little "Easter Festivity" video. It has captions and is sooooo dang cute. They are so gentle and then quietly naughty. Hope you enjoy, and btw, "Daddy Waya" is proud of Waya !! :) Let me know what you think!! Peace my …

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"Sacred Soul Mate"

  Sounds of your laughter Breathing through shiny eyes A brand new springtime wind Exits your soul inside. Gift of admiration With ribbons so lovingly tied Sensual confirmation That I will never be denied.            &n …

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"Lay It All On Me"

  A visit to the garden Can make one sing Heal the broken hearted Relieve the sting. Strolling through the beauty As the memories abound Mother Earth is thankful Can't you hear the happy sounds?   Standing up to suffering Laughing at the rain Turn your back on sorrow A …

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"Is This What We Have Become...???"

I come to this forum with a heavy heart. It seems that the protection of the "Sacred Wolf" has come to an end. There is a certain faction in this country, that not only destroys the North American Wolf, but somehow flies under the radar avoiding prosecution. Scores of websites a …

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"Bed Of Sorrow"

    When you lay down In a bed of sorrow I hope you know I'm with you now. The softest sound I'll hear tomorrow When evening comes On a perfect sunset.                      N …

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"It's Your Turn To Fly"

    Settle down my friend Don't you think it's time to end This masquerade..... Give yourself a chance Walk under the moonlight Start the dance... Listen to the crickets Chirping out their song Gaze into the starlight Help the cause along... Let your soul sing It won't …

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"Waya Update-Winter Photos 2011-'12"

Hello to all. I'm attaching some winter photos of Waya. I'm told that he is doing well and in the process of shedding. Their coat is very thick in the winter and when they shed, "bless their hearts", they look like they have mange. LOL They then proceed to take on their …

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"Sometimes We Climb and Sometimes We Fall"

  The first thunder of the season Echoed through her brain As the windshield was battered By a driving rain. Wiper blades were straining To keep away the stain That kept reappearing The effort was all in vain. Headlights in the distance Like neon snowflakes Against her bett …

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"Thank You My Brothers"

Yesterday the world lost a great drummer and singer. Mr. Levon Helm. The driving force of what we knew as "The Band". I grew up listening to them. Levon taught me quite a bit about writing and giving your all when it comes to making people cry or smile. Did I ever meet him? …

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"Mean Old Tear Drops"

  Last night I fell into Complete surprise Final chip was laid down Someone stole first prize. I took my bronze medallion To the river in the sky Skipped it off the surface Swam toward the light. Came upon a waterfall Filled with beautiful sounds Such sweet serenity As …

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"Distance Traveled"

    When a rifles fired It leaves no answer Distance traveled From here to there. Shattered minds Filled with sorrow Broken hearts In despair.   Upon the rocks Waves are crashing A setting sun One final prayer. Dark of night Is surely looming Why did we send Our c …

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"Waya Update"

  Hello to all. I wanted to post this with a link for anyone interested in these beautiful creatures. I had some friends ask and I promised I would. :) The couple that operate this preserve devote all their time to our dear friends. The husband does work a full time jo …

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"Today I Found Out that I am a Father"

I came home from work today and was met with some earth shattering news. Somehow I am the father a seven year old boy. It floored me. I had to sit down. How am I going to live up to this responsibility? Work is slow and the cost of raising a child is astronomical. I was a mess.  …

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"I'm Just You"

When you crawl through the world You're feeling so down Just remember, yea remember I'm always around.   If your night grows too dark Lost in a desolate, ebony park Don't fret, no, don't worry my friend A new start awaits at the end.       &nbs …

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"Nothing We Could Do"

  The thunder rolled, across the plains Filled with anger, followed by rain A coming truth, would soon be seen Our native world, became just a dream.   They pushed us west, without a care Took our world, gave us white man's prayer Killed our game, raped our land Tried  …

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