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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
Infamy Can Justice see beyond the Chestatee to farther-reaching border knobs of slate, where the Oostanaula turns toward Tennessee and graves remember Andy Jackson's hate? Bluecoats herded on a trail of tears the patriarchs of peaceful Cherokees, farmers one and all for countless years, victims of a greed their homes to seize. Those who fought to keep that deeded them, like sickly livestock, buried where they fell, no rights at law, with none to dare condemn that white man's land-grab as the vilest hell. Where Georgia hills once rang to cries of gold, blatant murder echoes won't grow cold. --HA . . . . Poem From the Goober Tree http://nathoo.wustl.edu/goober_tree.htm |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Strong piece my friend. I'm Australian but we too have a part of our heritage we're not at all proud of. ------------------ How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool? ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
We have much to be proud and ashamed of in our history. I'm afraid the future will be no different. This is a very masterful use of words to describe this insult done to an innocent people. ------------------ Denise |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent work, friend. Not enough can besaid of this travesty. |
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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
Hi Isis, Denise, and Balladeer! Thank you for your taking the time to comment and for the thoughtfulness of your responses. smoooooooooooches HA |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...and may we never forget Nice work HA |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
In the words of a friend of mine: Excelsior! ------------------ ~GS~ |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
In the words of a friend of mine: Excelsior! ------------------ ~GS~ |
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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
smooooooooooooches darling nan!!! Hi John!!! welcome, my friend!!!! excelsior, HA |
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