Halona
(Of Good Fortune)
Browsing around in my favorite store;
Not looking to buy a thing;
Just wanting a little fresh air;
And some quality time for me;
On a hidden shelf;
Buried under several stuffed toys;
I found an antique Native American doll,
Whom I have named "Halona";
Her name means, "Of Happy Fortune";
She was born in the 1960's;
She is made of plastic;
Her eyes open and close;
She is dressed in real buckskin;
Hand beaded and dyed green;
Her hair is banded in colored leather;
She is carrying a little baby on her back;
I have named the baby, "Ayashe";
This is Chippewa meaning "Little One";
I took some photographs;
So I can share my "Happy Fortune";
With all of you;
Have a blessed day, everyone!
Not looking to buy a thing;
Just wanting a little fresh air;
And some quality time for me;
On a hidden shelf;
Buried under several stuffed toys;
I found an antique Native American doll,
Whom I have named "Halona";
Her name means, "Of Happy Fortune";
She was born in the 1960's;
She is made of plastic;
Her eyes open and close;
She is dressed in real buckskin;
Hand beaded and dyed green;
Her hair is banded in colored leather;
She is carrying a little baby on her back;
I have named the baby, "Ayashe";
This is Chippewa meaning "Little One";
I took some photographs;
So I can share my "Happy Fortune";
With all of you;
Have a blessed day, everyone!
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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12 Comments
Post a CommentHI! your doll is incredible. If you havnt noticed im named Halona as well. its interesting to see that im not as unusually named as i thought hehe.
Love it !....................I'm glad you introduced us to little "Ms. Halona".................
This poem is fascinating! I love antique dolls. When In was teaching lower elementary children, I often decorated with dolls for my multicultural unit. I found some beautiful Native American Dolls in thrift shops and their clothing looked like authentic copies of traditional Native American clothing. The children loved the dolls.
very nice poem,dear didi, great art.
A nice poem and a cute doll.
That's a pretty doll
This has a wonderfully uplifting tone!
knew about Halona, but it never sounded so good!
It's our good fortune that you let us see this splendid doll.
Did you guys see the photo of the cute little baby that she is carrying? It is in the second photo...