Native Survival

 

 

In vast pastures and mountains,
your freedom soared,
on eagle wings,
in harmony with nature,
your life was bonded,
to peace.
you witnessed your world,
growing whither
and fought for your native ways
when promises became a practice
food also became scarce
as a wolf who howls
in  winter, your hunger
was silenced by guns
destitute of land and pride
you moved in tribal winds
but one dark and cold winter
your march became a Trail of Tears.
 

By PC/2002

 

 

 

 

 

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