Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 27, 1997, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sij in n a y i i f f sunday free press Winnipeg july 27, 1997 b7tell Ivie a Story the sleeping mountains Prince and Princess await arrival of peace among their people Long ago King Papan Tco ruled the Toltec people. They lived in Mexico a courtyard of the Sun. King Papan Tco deeply loved his Only daughter. When she grew to be a Young woman he decided she would marry Jaguar the son of his High priest a maker of magic. But the Princess did not love Jaguar. A please father do not make me marry him a a she begged. The King smiled. A daughter you will learn to be comfortable just As Mother Corn learns to thrive even in the desert. The women have begun to prepare your wedding Robe. You will marry at that moment an elaborate procession approached the Palace. Soon after the guards leading King i Atli ruler of the chichi Mec people marched into the Kings Chambers. Papan Tco was furious. The chichi Mec and Toltec were bitter enemies. A i will be Quick a i Atli said. A your people use our streams for their fishing. We Are poor but we Are proud. Your people Are not Welcome in our shouting insults the two Kings began to argue fiercely when suddenly it lib a son stepped Forward. A father please let me speak of these matters the Prince said. And at the same moment the Princess touched Papan Tco a shoulder. A father you Are Pale a she said. A go rest a while. I will speak with the the Kings departed shouting insults at each other. The Princess looked shyly at the Prince and said a i wish our tribes to unite and live in a if my people could see the Beautiful Toltec Princess a the Prince said a they would forgive All our past a you must not judge people by outward appearance a she answered. A nah a said the Prince a a person is Beautiful Only if she is Good inside. I have met Many with perfect features who become ugly with evil thoughts. You Princess Are truly the Prince and Princess talked hoping to find some peace for their Peoples. They agreed to meet later in the Forest. A we will meet at the hut where the old woman of the Mountain lives a the Prince said. A in her Wisdom she May find some Way to help alas Jaguar was hiding just outside the room and heard what the Princess and Prince planned. He trembled with fury and knew he must Stop them or risk losing his Power and his future Bride. At Midnight when the servants Dis covered the Princess was missing a cry went up in the Palace. As King Papan Tco frantically searched the grounds Jaguar came to him. A your majesty i will find the Princess and she will be returned to you tonight. I wish to marry her upon our a of course a the King assured him. Meanwhile the old woman of the Mountain greeted the Prince and Princess smiling tenderly for she could see they came in love and peace. But As they Knelt before her. Seeking her Wisdom she Shook her head sadly. A your families Are enemies. You Are in grave at that moment Jaguar appeared. The Prince stood to Greet him and As he did Jaguar tossed his magical powder at him. The Prince turned to Stone instantly. The Princess ran to her Prince and embraced him and As she did the powder turned her to Stone As Well. Jaguar terrified by this turn of events ran off. At the Palace the two Kings sat and waited. A if my son is harmed a i Atli said a i will attack your land with every Man in my a your son shall return a the High priest said calmly. A my son Jaguar knows where they Are hiding. He will bring them Home and you and your son will leave our land forever. A agreed a King i Atli said. A and Jaguar will marry the Princess a the High priest continued. A at once a said King Papan Tco. Then the doors to the Kings chamber opened and the old woman of the Mountain stood before the Kings her face red with anger. A i have lived longer than All of your lives together and now you must listen to me. Papan Tco your High priest has brought disruption to this land. He and his son have used their magic to make trouble. The gods will punish the High priest clapped his hands together invoking magic to make the old woman disappear. But for the first time his magic did not work. The old woman laughed. A priest you and your son Are forever after this Day banished to the Forest. You will be wild animals in the Jungle always in hiding living in the a and our children a the Kings asked. A they shall not return to you until you learn to live in peace a the old woman answered. A you care Only for your bitterness and nothing for your children a dreams. I have taken them to a place where they will be together and in peace she pointed out the window toward the East to two shimmering mountains that now loomed High above the Valley. A there stand your children a the old woman said. A their names Are and they were Beautiful cloaked in soft White Snow. And Ever since that Day the two have stood Side by Side in peace while Down below kingdoms Rise and fall. Someday when hatred has left the land they will Wake and live together As husband and wife. Until then they sleep and the smoke that rises from their summits reminds All those who live below that the Prince and Princess await a world of peace. A Story from Mexico adapted by Amy Friedman and illustrated by Julian Gilliland. Feelings stir up sounds and colours �?.-n-1 do Rinald i it feels like soft. Warm blanked today we have an interesting approach to describing the senses. At principal Sparling school Barb Gray a Grade 5/6 class spent time studying poetry. One Type they considered was a a five sense poem a she said. They ended up creating their own five sense poems. Here is a selection of their creative works. A a a fear is Black it sounds like the howling of the Wolf. It feels like the Sharp cold Edge of a Blade. It smells like a Damp dark Forest. It tastes like a slab of Concrete. A Patrick Koelzow peaceful is sky Blue it sounds like whispering in the deep Blue sea. It feels like a Long quiet sleep. It smells like a tropical rain Forest. It tastes like a Sweet delicious fruit. A Alma Cruz love struck is Bright red it sounds like wedding Bells ringing it feels like being struck by cupid s Arrow. It smells like a fresh baked wedding cake. It tastes like the sweetest Candy in the world. A Annalisa Magdato sad is Black it sounds like wind blowing softly. It feels like hurting inside yourself. It smells like an empty House. It tastes like liver. A Shannon couture excited is Neon Pink it sounds like a big party. It feels like a Bug crawling up my nose. It smells like roses in a Garden. It tastes like a big chocolate cake. A Tara pod Aima aggressive is Black it sounds like a bully in sports. It feels like someone pushing you around. It smells like a Strong cleaning solution. It tastes like a very sour Lemon. A Blake Monkman principal Sparling students take feelings and express them in terms of Colour sound touch smell and taste. Humiliated is deep red it sounds like the laughter of people mocking you. It feels like an Anvil hitting your head. It smells like a Rotten Apple. It tastes like a burning in your Mouth. A Marissa Magnati hopeful is Orange it sounds like claps and cheers. It feels like a Pat on the Back. It smells like a Ripe fruit. It tastes like a Sweet fresh fruit Mark Molmar surprised is Bright red it sounds like a beating note. It feels like brushing Light hair. It smells like Rose blossoms. It tastes like Sweet cherries. A Kathryn Santos gloomy is dark Grey it sounds like a far away murmur. It feels like wrinkled cloth. It smells like horrible Rotten eggs. It tastes like wet Mucky mud. A Nina Zhou Success is shiny Gold it sounds like people cheering loudly for you. It feels like a big smooth Rock. It smells like Money in your hands. It tastes like freshly baked chocolate cookies. A Sarah Hogan embarrassment is Pink it sounds like scratching on a chalkboard. It feels like you can to wait. It smells like a Large meal. It tastes like Black Licorie. A Ian Gold depressed is pure Black it sounds like silence in the air. It feels like you re rubbing your hand against rough sandpaper. It smells like Burnt Toast in the morning. It tastes like nothing. A Justine Bat Forra Confidence is Navy Blue it sounds like the Trust of your friends and family. It feels like the touch of a Golden Star. It smells like the scent of the upcoming summer. It tastes like a Crunchy chocolate Chip cookie. A Miren Santos loneliness is Dull Black it sounds like a few people. It feels like jagged rocks. It smells like Coal. It tastes like Black Licorie. A Napolean Del Rosario proud is Bright Blue it sounds like a Bunch of people laughing. It feels like a tingling on the ends of your fingers. It smells like a bouquet of Flowers. It tastes like Blueberry ice Cream. A Lee Jowett jealousy is Gray it sounds like Thunder crashing into a tree. It feels somebody stabbing you All Over. It smells like a farm. It tastes like liver. A Caroline Sinclair ecstatic is Navy Blue it sounds like a Bird singing on a water Fountain. It feels like a hug from your grandma. It smells like a baked chocolate Berry muffin. It tastes like food from an expensive restaurant. A Israel de Guzman happiness is red it sounds like the laughter of Little children. It feels like a soft warm Blanket. It smells like freshly baked Cook ies. It tastes like smooth Ripe apples. A Rachael Tichborne frightened is Black it sounds like a Creaky door hinge. It feels like a tingly chill up your spine. It smells like an old Dusty House. It tastes like a Squishy Rotten Plum. A Mary Anne Tan proud is Bright Green it sounds like applause. It feels like you re a Winner. It smells like a bakery shop. It tastes like cinnamon. A John Courchene happiness is Bright yellow it sounds like Church Bells ringing. It feels like a warm Tingle Down your spine. It smells like warm fire Wood burning it tastes like pineapple. A Marissa Hill peaceful is Light yellow it sounds like a girl Reading silently. It feels like rain dropping gently. It smells like Flowers Blooming. It tastes like hot chocolate. A Kathryn Santos satisfied is Blue it sounds like a crowd cheering. It feels like cleaning a room. It smells like a freshly baked pie. It tastes like newly picked apples. A Michelle Harrison Hurt is dark Blue it sounds like someone crying. It feels like the tears coming out of your eyes. It smells like a Damp smelly cloth. It tastes like spinach. A Kali Harvey to get involved with kid speak make sure your submission is legible and contains your name age address Telephone number and the name of your school. Send a photo of yourself if you can. Mail it to kid speak do sunday life Winnipeg free press 1355 Mountain ave., mpg. 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