Corner Pub #2 |
The Ancient Ways |
Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
There he stood so proud and tall, His hands to his mouth, he chanted his call. He tries to have an uplifting mood, But the white man came and took his food. They murdered the buffalo and took the skins, Now the Native American must live with these sins. Now he's forced to dwell on a reservation, And the white man claims he cares for preservation. Now his ancestors must fight for their rights, For they live in a world of electric lights. And even though some would say they long ago died, The songs are within them, deep inside. THANK-YOU |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Amanda~ Being of Cherokee descent, I greatly enjoyed your tender treatment of the Native American Indians in this penning~ So much knowledge in the stories of the past~ Thank you for sharing a part of it~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Magia_negra Member
since 2003-07-16
Posts 77CA, USA |
Great words, Tequilia... When i meet Native Americans and talk to them i see their knowledge and traditions are still alive, and it fills my heart with joy. ...somos los locos para siempre |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Tequilia_Sunrise; I really like this poem! We can learn so much from Native American people, if we take the time to do it. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (08-14-2003 05:10 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
The Europeans who came and took the land of the Native Americans were wrong indeed and their descendants will never be able to right that wrong. But I hope we can learn and do our best to be friends. Love, Joyce |
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cusick Senior Member
since 2003-07-27
Posts 668 |
What a wonderful poem.Glad to see there are still caring people around. Maggie |
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Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
Im glad you you all enjoyed this poem, i was worried that some people might get offended but looks like i it turned out the other way. THANK-YOU |
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Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
thankx everyone for your lovely comments |
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