![]() "Owl dance"A Poem by Jaweena...Eileen Quintana![]() Week-ends spent watching Native American traditional dance competitions. From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, camping out with family and friends at outdoor Pow Wow arena's.![]()
Luminous stars glitter
vast heavenly bodies blink
prairie breeze currents
scented with juniper.
Young singers
sway to the beat
hand drums vibrate
to lyrics vocalized.
tender, passionate yearning
of newfound love
luner eclipse
as children slumber
nestled in blankets.
Love songs composed
inspired by glances
musicians made
victorious
excitement fills the air
as elders
keep watch
eagle plumes bob
courtship displayed
keeping rhythm
as dancers move nimbly
savoring.....
each tender moment
of sweet touch
I watch you approach
with a nod of your head
you flash that smile...
pulling me out
over protests.
teasing me
with your gaze and confidence
round the arbor
you guide me
the wall of resistance
melting slowly
enamoured by your
charm...
I want to owl dance
with you all night long
around my shoulder
as you whisper
forty nine songs in my ear
sending tingles
as you lean in...
Sure of yourself
solid in your steps
you mesmerize-
and intrigue me
with your pursuit! © 2011 Jaweena...Eileen QuintanaAuthor's Note
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12 Reviews Added on August 14, 2011 Last Updated on August 14, 2011 Tags: dance, Native American, family, love, tradition Author![]() Jaweena...Eileen QuintanaUTAbout"Ya'at'eeh" means hello in the Navajo language. My name is Eileen Quintana....Jaweena was a name that my brother called me when I was a baby. I am learning how to write about my unique perspective.. more..Writing
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