Coyote Lines, No. 8

This video is part of Coyote Lines, No. 8, from my Appalachian Series, a work in progress for the past year. If you don't know what prompted me to make this video today, please scroll down and read the DAILY REPORT for January 19th from my channel. I am also asking for your help tonight ... if you have energy or power or prayers to spare, would you please send them to the mountain for protection of the coyotes until daybreak. I don't think I can do this alone...

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MUSIC: Angela Easterling's "River Jordan" replaces the elegant and beautiful "Sunken Waltz" by Calexico.

http://www.angelaeasterling.com/

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DAILY REPORT FROM
The National Home for the Easily Amused

JANUARY 19, 2008: I'm struggling with some things today that have never been in my life before. A hunter has been loosed in the woods for a contest this evening. He got permission from my neighbors to hunt on their land ... if he can kill a coyote that's large enough or kill enough coyotes, he wins some money. He won't be coming onto my land but he will be on the ridges to the east, searching for the large male coyote who visits the cats and me on a regular basis. This coyote remains outside the fence, of course ... that's why the fence was put there and it's worked well for years. We watch one another, this coyote and I, and we've made our peace. We both know where the boundaries are. He has become part of the fabric here at The Home and I can't let him be taken ... so this afternoon I walked into the mountain in the snow and hopefully left enough scent and made enough noise so that he and his family will be especially wary tonight. I am also summoning the rising snowstorm with all of my will, asking it to come tonight and take away the hunter's eyes and the power of his rifle.

In case this sounds strange to you ... a couple of weeks ago, I went to see a Native American shaman who guided me to my power animal ... and it was Coyote. I was speechless! Would have guessed it to be some type of cat or perhaps a bird or fish but never in the furthest reaches of imagination would I have guessed Coyote! Whatever has been going on with me this past year has advanced to yet another level, taking me along with it and I've just got to have the courage to hang loose and take the ride.

But today ... I feel responsible for the hunter being here and I have vowed to warn the coyotes and then ... not to speak of them again in this forum or in my real-time life. Silence will protect them in a way that nothing else can.

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JANUARY 20, 2008: Thank you--each and every one of you--from the coyotes and me! Your love and caring radiated over the eastern ridges and prevented a tragic and senseless killing. So I say this to you from my Coyote Lines, No. 4 ...

when good prevails and darkness fails
for all the world to see
then time stands still as bowed to will
and love runs wild and free

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"Sunken Waltz" by Calexico

Washed my face in the rivers of empire
made my bed from a cardboard crate
down in the city of quartz
no news, no new regrets
tossed a Susan B. over my shoulder
and prayed it would rain and rain
submerge the whole western states
call it a last fair deal
with an American seal
and corporate hand shake
take the story of carpenter mike
dropped his tools and his keys and left
and headed out as far as he could
past the cities and gated neighborhoods
he slept 'neath the stars
wrote down what he dreamt
and he built a machine
for no one to see
then took flight, first light
of new morning
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[ElemeFF]

Suze, thanks for sending this to me ... I wished that I lived out in the wilds somewhere. I live in a town and it doesn't suit me ... this wonderful video allowed me to escape for a while.

I'll certainly root out a copy of the book that you recommended ... I like your enticing description.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards, Michael.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments ... both of them. This is not the original music I used for this video. Calexico's "Sunken Waltz" was the original music but YT has gotten so strict about music use that I removed the song before there were any problems. I live on the side of a mountain with no close neighbors ... it's heavenly to have the place all to oneself, except for the critters of course... wouldn't be so nice living here without them! :) Suze :)

[willienelsonpri]

If you could raise enough money to pay the hunter to NOT kill the coyotes, he wouldn't have to lose or have a hard decision. We shall pray for their safety. Liz

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for prayers, Liz... and also for an excellent suggestion. Suze

[About2Rain]

Thankyou everyone for all your heartfelt prayers of love for the coyotes here on the mountains surrounding my farm. We can only think positively and believe that our prayers were answered. If I hear any word throughout the upcoming days I will be sure to let you know.

You all are the best

With Love & Blessings

Donna & the beautiful, majestic coyotes...

[suuzzee5]

Continued prayers go to you and your coyotes, Donna ...

[ElemeFF]

Well, if you ever want to use any of my music just let me know and I'll send you a copy. It's free ... it doesn't do much unless somebody listens to it.

I too like the peace and tranquility that solitude brings ... it's quite spiritual being up in the mountains.

Got any room in the barn for another critter? lol

Peace and love to you Suze ♥

[ElemeFF]

Whoops! Almost forgot to add some well earned stars ... 5*****

[suuzzee5]

GREAT idea about the bird scarer! Thanks so much...I will look into that. Coyotes are generally regarded as predators responsible for all kinds of death and destruction, when nothing could be further from the truth. It's how the wolf was all but eradicated, and the coyote is a smaller brother of the wolf. Coyotes are magnificent animals, very smart and adaptive, very human-like in personality and family structure.

[suuzzee5]

Dennis, you were largely responsible for the safety of my coyotes last winter...I'll never forget that!!