In 1830 the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek would force the Choctaw People to begin their long sad walk along their Trail of Tears. Soon afterward the Cherokees would be forced down their own trail as well, while other Native Peoples were being moved from all across the country into Indian Territory. Over hundreds of miles in the dead of winter, entire tribes were torn from their native lands and moved to a wild and unsettled country. Death and disillusionment became the commonplace order of the day, but ultimately these proud people would overcome the trauma and heartache and give this new land a new name taken from the Choctaw language. This place would become Oklahoma - a land of Red People. This is the land of which Ron Wallace speaks so proudly in his book, Native Son (American Poems From the Heart of Oklahoma). I feel the native pull of the land to my feet even now, / each time the redtail soars above me, / each time the bobcat or the fox crosses the open road / and disappears into the wild around me. He writes passionately of his love for family and friends and a set of values they and the land have instilled within him. He records the histories in the old way of father to son to grandson, and in so doing speaks for the universal nature of Oklahomans. A reader soon knows without a doubt, he writes from his heart, especially when he speaks of this state, which would give birth to a new strength in its people. In this land schools would be built, churches and democratic governments would arise with Native American men and women like a Phoenix from the ashes. Mr. Wallace captures this spirit in his poetry, a poetry of America, the common man, the laborers and educators, the red and white men and women who make up this great nation, this great state. It has become an integrated culture of many races, a culture seeking enlightenment and advancement while holding fast to a storied past and a history that made them strong. In his poem, Southern Thunder , he writes: There is a certain comfort in knowing / that we are a part of the land / both literally and figuratively, / that we become the roots, the anchors / holding worlds in place / strengthening the present with the past. This state with all its tribes, its many diverse peoples, rose up from the Great Depression and helped to reform the most powerful nation in the world. The Long Walks, the Trails of Tears, the Dust Bowl, the train of oppressive wars had taught this place how to carve a path through the most difficult times. It was the indomitable spirit of this Red Man s Land that helped forge this mightiest of countries. Such men as these could not be ignored. They lifted themselves, and with themselves, they lifted a state, an entire nation. In the words of the poetry here, you will find the hearts and the souls of the men and women. I am Oklahoma born, a native son / a part of the land The words of this work will carry themselves across even more generations. Like so many other great Oklahomans, Ron Wallace will make you feel the pride and passion, the history and honor of this place we call home, America, Oklahoma (Red People). Chief Gregory E. Pyle Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Native Son: American Poems from the Heart of Oklahoma

Literature & Fiction

Ron Wallace

Poetry

TJMF Publishing

Sail on high seas, fly over rainbows, and capture fairies in your heart. In this collection of whimsical poetry, the imagination is on stage, and the romantic has wings to soar the land of make-believe. Relax and enjoy the many enchanting selections found in, 'Echoes of Whimsy,' By author, M. J. Harris

Echoes of Whimsy...

M. J. Harris

Life On The Halfshell

Ron Buck

From the time life began on earth, humans have had pets. Exotic or just a mutt - our pets are our lifeline. Pawsitively Awesome Pet Poems is a collection of poems submitted to TJMF by authors from around the world. These poems will make you laugh and cry; most of all, we hope, bring to mind great pets you've had in your lives. THE PROMISE   I lie back in the chair and place the puppy that smells of warm milk on my chest. She crawls up under my chin and tries to suckle. Getting no results, she snuggles down to sleep on my neck, breathing contentment into my ear, whispering her promise of life-long devotion.  Ken Nye

Pawsitively Awesome Pet Poems

Various, Authors

As a balloon artist, I create magically twisted animals, characters, and bits of whimsy; in this work, I meet folks of all ages. My patrons request a simple pleasure dog, cat, mouse, sword, flower and I quickly create the shape. It becomes real through the melding of our imaginations. However, I have met some adults who feel they cannot enjoy the lighthearted fun of balloons, but instead ask for a sculpture to take home to their child or grandchild. They miss the enrichment of being innocent again, if only for a moment. Balloon fun expresses my personal style; many readers have noted a child-like innocence in my poems, even the serious ones. This inspired me to create a volume of poetry for every grownup who yearns to nourish the inner, life-savoring child. Welcome, adult and child. May you find in these poems a breath of fresh air, lifting your spirit as a balloon lifts the arm on the breeze.

Child at Heart: Poems for Your Inner Child

Patty Zion

“My father told me that to find true peace, you had to do one of two things. Fly a ship into uninhabited territory and just stay there, or die.” ~Matt Barrok A war a hundred years old, a government power tearing down the very people it swore to protect, a generation destroyed by battle, the fate of billions in the hands of those that would destroy them, and five friends with the power to change it all.All that Matthew Barrok knows of his father's legacy is contained in broken stories, fading memories, and fragmented computer files. But within those files there is a beacon of hope. Matt's father gave his life for the Mystic Project; a super weapon he was hired to build that could change the tide of the war and alter the balance of power. Now Matt is willing to do the same. But when he discovers the Mystic Project in the middle of an enemy base, he finds that it is not only his life in danger, but also the lives of his four friends that have sworn themselves to him. Relationships change, friends become enemies, and even the strongest will is tested as Matt and his friends go undercover in search of the Mystic Project. The battles they fought before are nothing compared to the challenges they now face as they are forced to rely on the enemy and turn against each other.

Mystic Desert: In the Beginning

Patrie Davis

Dramas & Plays

The poems in this book could be characterized simply as vignettes of life, but I hope that the reader sees more in these poems, recognizes the myriad ways that love, the creative spirit that permeates our world and the universe beyond, and our own eagerness for and commitment to relationships that nourish and sustain us and frame our lives, weave together this world of wonder and mystery with which we have been gifted.

From the Heart: Poetic Reflections on Growing Old in Maine

Ken Nye

What is poetry without emotion? The bubbling kettle of human feelings can be difficult to contain, but it finds a calm haven in the realm of poetry. We all feel joy, pain, love, passion, grief and we all find comfort when the right words help us realize that others have felt the same way. This is, I believe, the beauty of poetry. When words and stanzas resonate in my heart, it s because the poet has somehow mastered the ability to speak to my private emotional life. Emotion-filled poetry is like a simmering potpourri, which spreads a mist of warmth all around the room. Sarah Louise Yagi knows about emotion, and from her poems you will harvest a bountiful blend the yeast-scented treasures in She Found a Way, the mossy yearning in Where Are the Frogs?, the bittersweet traces in The Willow s Sigh. To further enhance the blend of words and images, this unique collection borrows poetic styles from around the world and across time. The rosy elements of the word sonnet, the exotic essences of the tanka and haiku, the lively spice of the epigram each distinct form contributes its unique fragrance to this poetic bundle.

Poetic Potpourri

Sarah Louise Yagi

In this first book of poems, Sarah Louise Yagi brings forth a lifetime of  feelings and remembrances as well as thoughts for the future and a lifetime of no regrets.  The passions of life, love, disillusionment and joie de vivre fill its pages.  Inspirational messages will warm your heart and make you take pause as you look back on your own  Reflections from the Pool of Life .

Reflections from the Pool of Life

Sarah Louise Yagi is a believer in love, as life s most vital element.  Long years of searching brought her to realize that her passion lies in writing poetry.  She is grateful for the chance to bring comfort, inspiration, laughter and light to her readers.  Her greatest reward lies in the joy that comes from sharing her poetry with others.

Romantic Moments

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