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Question: With a new horizon, are there real dangers !?

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I’m out of the woods
I’m on the path toward the village
I see the smoke above my people
I hear war cries and crackling guns,

My pace is faster
I load my rifle on the run
I ask the storm God to bring thunder
As I scream with all the ancients in me,

Down into the lush green valley
Rifle, knife and tomahawk
If I find one Shawnee fallen
I’ll rip out some scalps and tongues,

I broke into the inner circle
as I saw the children running
all the fire and commotion
was the village having fun,

I caught my breath
bent over panting
then at rage
My belly laughing,

“What is wrong
with you, Cornplanter!?”

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
I'd love to see these little serials tied end to end in one place some day!.
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I have to admit--I'm not getting this one!. I mean the inside joke, the hidden message!. What IS wrong with Cornplanter, and who's the speaker!. I know who Cornplanter is and I can't think of what he might have done wrong (intentionally)!. I knew you were twisted, but this one's really got me stumped!.

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I am delighted that you are continuing the Legend of Cornplanter and am looking forward to more episodes!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

These are so wonderful! Sir, you are a master tale teller!!!
Cornplanter is an amazing bard!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

hahaha! i could draw a couple different funny things here!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

no! just joyWww@QuestionHome@Com

I needed that one!.
Thanks !!
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