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A Shaman flew o’er Bangkok
to a cave, when it was dark.
The wind it blew
through the black night,
and the Monsoon
fell, drop on drop.

She halted near a cave of magic,
where people say a princess, tragic,
took her life;
her love so deep,
and pools of water
are where she weeps.

The cave is but a royal tomb,
and blood runs
from the royal womb,
the lake’s waters,
a grave do make,
for men to drown
in waters’ wake.

The shaman’s vision saw it all
as drop on drop,
the rain did fall.
A stranger came
on a black steed,
to help her
in her hour of need,
“Sir,” said the shaman, “Please help me,
please. Tell the princess,
- set him free!”

The monk had eyes, honest and true,
he told the shaman
all he knew,
“Lek is safe,” he whispered soft,
then on his steed,
away did trot.

The horse’s mane
an ocean crest,
shone spectral light
where’er it went,
and thunderous hooves
made phantom sounds
that round the mountain
did resound.

And if you listen
on stormy nights,
some say you see them
as they ride,
through lush forests
near Tham Luang Cave,
where The Wild Boars
this History made.

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Who or what first inspired you to be a musher?

My father was a musher back in the day. When my sister and I were 7, he bought us our first sled dogs from a kennel in Anchorage.

How did you feel when you won The Junior Iditarod?

I was super-excited, and very proud of the dogs.

Which sled dog is your favorite, and why?

That’s a hard decision, they are all so special. If I had to choose one, it would probably be Sky. I raised her from a pup and she is one of my best lead dogs.

What advice would you give to a would-be musher?

It’s all about the dogs. Take good care of them, and they will take care of you.

Have you ever met a wild animal on the trail? What happened?

Yes, a moose attacked us on the trail once. It was very scary. The moose ran up to the team and stomped at a few of the dogs. We were very lucky no one got hurt.

Who is your closest musher friend? How did you meet him or her?

Probably our neighbour The Redingtons; my father raced dogs with them when he was younger.

Friendships in the mushing community are important. How do you keep these friendships when you compete with each other?

It's not hard. Everyone is helpful and supportive of one another.

Do you listen to music when you are dog sledding?

Yes, usually on long training runs.

I've heard you play the violin? What's your favorite piece to play?

I don’t really have a favorite, but I do play a lot of hymns.

What are your dreams and wishes for your future?

I think I’d like to be a teacher.

What is your favorite place in Alaska, and why?

I really like Hatcher's Pass. They have some great hiking trails there, and it’s a good place to snowboard in the winter.

Suzy Davies Books, Higher Middle Grade, Teens, Fairy Tales, Alaska, Reimaginings, Michele Bourke, Illustrator, New Release, Coming Soon, Amazon

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i am pleased to announce that the paperback version of my book, "The Snow Queen" is launching very soon. It has a new cover, designed by Bit Vejle, Danish-Norwegian paper cut artist of international acclaim. Our book will feature original paper cuts by the grand master himself - Hans Christian Andersen.