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June 24, 2005 (Foreshadow) High up in the Andes of Peru The Ukukus wander on Glacier, frost and snow Dressed in furry clocks and masks They trek to find the mountains ice Of sacred healing powers The Bear-men, they are called: In the old language of the Quechua; Guardians of the ice They cut the ice in solid blocks Carried on backs, down mountain paths, To family, friends, and livestock Ah! Sixteen-thousand feet high, comes A pilgrimage Qoyllur Rit i’ … Year, after year, after year. The Bear-men—, silently watch Their glacier, slowly disappear As if in thin air!... They’ve now decide to leave the ice The magical ice of Peru, in place As warming temperatures rise… This is helping the Ice Cap Evaporate, in the 21st Century— Perhaps this is a whisper… “Is this the world’s ending?” Los Hombres oso de Qolqepunku (o: el hielo mágico de Perú) (Presagio) Alto encima en los Andes del Perú El Ukukus vaga sobre Glaciar, helada y nieve Vestido en relojes peludos y máscaras Ellos viajan para encontrar el hielo de montañas De poderes de curación sagrados Los Hombres oso, les llaman: En la vieja lengua del Quechua; Los guardas del hielo Ellos cortan el hielo en bloques sólidos llevadas en Espaldas, bajo caminos de montaña, A familia, amigos, y ganadería ¡Ah! Dieciséis mil pies de alto, viene Una peregrinación Qoyllur Rit yo ‘… Año, tras año, tras año. Los Hombres oso-, silenciosamente miran Su glaciar, desaparecer despacio ¡Como si en fino aire!... Ellos tienen ahora decidido dejar el hielo El hielo mágico de Perú, en lugar Como calida temperatura elevada…. Esto esta ayudando la capa de hielo Evaporarse, en el siglo veintiuno- Quizás esto es un susurro … ¿" Esto es el final del mundo”? ------------ About the author: Mr. Siluk is a world traveler, a lover of the mysteries around the world, and has visit many World Heritage Sites, his most recent being Easter Island, the Galapagos and Mesa Verde. His books can be seen on/at Barns and Noble.com, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Abe.com Alibis, Boarders and several other sites and book stores. Many of his books can be purchased through the English Bookdealers. He spends his time between Lima, Peru and St. Paul, Minnesota, and has just finished working on two new books: "The Macabre Poems,” and “Perhaps it’s Love,” and continues to work on "Curse of the Abyss Worm,” a suspenseful mystery, and “Cold Kindness,” a tragic love affair. Visit http://dennissiluk.tripod.com Email: dlsiluk@msn.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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