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River Urke's Writings

Poem
Jan.13.2011
by Jack Rajs 2010                      A Teton Sunset Sage fills the valley as cracking ground thunderspointed peaks rise through clouds of colors majestic beauties roam an ancient pathone buffalo follows two days past golden wings soar on the mountain breezemating Hawks circle each other with ease playful paws pounce amongst setting brushsilly coyotes taunt...
Poem
Jan.04.2011
 The Stone Nordic Theater                                    by moonlight is barren,                                 except for the latest Graffitiand once in a while adrifter borrows a night,soothed by crashing wavesand the hum of the city.                                                                                                   By daylight, the...
Poem
Oct.08.2010
The still of the lake calms my soul as I wait beneath the willow. A light breeze moves through her branches lightly touching my face, sweeping the hair from my eyes. An Eagle calls in the distance. My mind races with pictures and words, adventures and quests of self and we. Along the horizon lined with dark blue waters bursts colors of red and orange. I offer my...
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Oct.08.2010
  She dances under the BirchTo the music of her soulBare feet against wet EarthFreer then she has ever known She dances a healing danceTo cleanse the invisible woundsBuried through generationsDeep within the soul She dances for all womenYoung, weak, strong and oldWomen across waters and landThroughout all of time She dances secret knowledgeBeats of movement...
Poem
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Oct.08.2010
On the floor, I stand motionless soaking in the rhythm absorbing the beats feeling the music from within. My hips are the first to move to the rhythmic muse pulsing through my body. My legs are next steps that match the sway to my hips. My back and shoulders respond with a lift and a twist. Following suit, my arms stay in flow with the tempo. My body a canvas...