The Spanish Mound
PreambleThe following is based on fact not written history, but on local lore and evidence. A band of Spaniards was shipwrecked at the mouth of the Columbia River, explored inland as far as what is...
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Dear Chanticleer,A saga admirably told in pure verse. Looks like the Spaniards didn't get very far in their return.Cheers, jgd
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Merlin...Not too long at all! It held me spell-bound all the way. The meter and rhyme are so free-flowing that reading is effortless...I just road along and 'saw' it all. An excellent example of story...
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Thanks, Ron & Sue.When I lived in Keremeos for the year & some, I wanted to find the Spanish Mound, but it is more than likely on private property or who knows where. It may become uncovered...
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A splendid saga, Merlin. Enthralling. Just a few nits for your consideration:S6 L2 - "cajole," with accent on second syllable messes up the meter to my ear. Substitute "wheedle"?S9 L5 - "traveled."...
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Merlin...Masterful fixes...even wizardly I esp. like the last lines...beautiful! and the spring/bring is perfect. Only a wee little nit with...The meadowlands turned white with snow *As winter days...
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Thank you John & Sue!OOOh, you guys are tuff on me - but I'd accept nothing less. Thanks for those excellent pointers - each one.John, you didn't like my "quack quack", eh? There might be...
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Should be getting close.Oh no, Merlin, IMHO, you are there! This sings throughout...No more nits to pick on this from this peanut gallery.A winner!Sue
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Sorry folks.I did a quick correction above, and that resulted in bumping to the top.Since I'm at the top, let me add my thanks for the generous input and comments to this one. I'm happy with it, and...
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Merlin,Well... I'm sorry, I can't allow it to settle just yet.... what a wonderful story/poem... I had never heard of the Spanish Mound...and will have to read up on it.Lots of memorable lines... but...
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Hi Wayne,Thank you for the kind comments. Unfortunately, there is little material available on this story. The Spanish Mound is common knowledge locally, and there is a little on the internet if you...
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