Of the old ways

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Of the old ways

Of the old ways….

 

 

How I would loved

to have been an Indian

before the white man

came upon the prairie;

living by my instincts,

in tune, in touch,

with the spirits

that surround us.

I know to do what is

expected of me,

to stand up

for the tribe, to

keep alive the ways

of the old ones,

the wise ones;

to hunt, to kill

the buffalo,

stampede them

then pick one

and have done with it,

to bring meat back

for all to eat,

the skins warm

us in winter.

To be a warrior,

one the little ones

look up to,

when called upon

I apply war paint.

Envisioning those

that fought before me

brings me courage,

knowing honor follows,

in death or life

I fight for the right

to walk tall

between the teepees,

to have my woman

know me as a warrior. 

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knight4696 commented on Of the old ways

01-30-2010

Charles - What a nice sentiment and thought ... to fantasize of being a warrior and living the life of the old ways. As usual the imagery and flow are great! I enjoy your style my friend! :) Ken

SavVySam commented on Of the old ways

01-30-2010

This so nicely rounds out your other two, Chief Joseph, and Geronimo...If you are on a roll, Crazy Horse was pretty fascinating as well;) I have really enjoyed all of these! Write on!

Teardrops commented on Of the old ways

01-29-2010

great poem and i feel you woman already knows you are the warrior

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.

Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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