Beluga Spiral
April 26, 2010
by Joy Harjo
Joy Harjo (website) was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a member of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation. Her seven books of poetry, which include such titles as How We Became Human: New and Selected Poems, The Woman Who Fell From the Sky, and She Had Some Horses, have garnered many awards. Her latest publication is a young adult/coming of age book, For A Girl Becoming. She performs nationally and internationally with her band, the Arrow Dynamics, and has released four CDs of original music. Winding Through the Milky Way won her a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) for Best Female Artist of the Year in 2009.
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This photo reminds me of an encounter with beluga whales at the Vancouver Aquarium in the 1970’s.
An amazing photograph — a whale dance captured in light — and then all the background reflections of man’s creations. Much to look at, much to contemplate.