They would never understand,
the reason he danced,
he didn’t hate them,
not really anyway,
tourists,
taking it all in.
They would never understand,
the pain,
the battle,
to stay alive,
to not give in,
and disappear.
They would never understand,
it was the only way,
to fight the darkness,
to heal the mind,
soothe the spirit,
to be connected again.
One night when he was soaring,
dancing, twirling, flying,
the eagle dance,
in another world,
he remembered
what Albert White Hat said,
“We must forgive….
or it will kill us…”
Tomorrow he would forgive,
tonight
he would fight,
and win.
They would never understand.
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Strong…I love it and I think there is massive truth in there too.
Thank you for your awesome comments!
Very powerful piece, I like this very much…his fight for survival.
Thanks Dom! This one was a bit of a departure from the norm, so I’m glad it turned out ok.
I enjoy this series very much, beautiful expressions of a life little of us are familiar with. Living here in South Florida we come in contact with many native americans, Seminole and Miccosukee. They have chosen to continue to live on reservations, though the nation is the owner of the Hard Rock Cafe’s and receive profits tax free, which is only fair. thank you for the beautiful text.
Thanks Hollie, I appreciate your encouragement! Some First Nations people do have businesses for the tourism industry. There has also been a movement for awhile to preserve their culture, or at least what they can.
Hi precious friend, I am commenting little in my attempt to catch up with everyone, but I am LOVING every post! Huge hugs
Belinda, I sooo appreciate you being part of my blog, and your awesome comments! The fact that you love the postings is a source of tremendous encouragement. But please know that even if you don’t have time you are still loved and appreciated by many. Blessings to you and yours! I am praying.
Huge hugs my friend, your presence is appreciated too. I am praying also huge smiles, for us all.
Amen. 🙂 🙂