Sequoyah

"Talking Leaves" fasinated Sequoyah A Cherokee who accomplished great feats In noble deed stands tall like a sequoia Though lame fought beside Jackson no defeat Success in battle 'pon warrior's horse Winner in defeating illiteracy He had an alphabet to endorse After ten years effort deliberate When his enlightment brought light, joy flowed Then the Cherokee printing press spread news Knowledge spread and troubled brewed discord sowed The beginning of the "Trail Of Tears" diffuse Sequoyah intelligent lone warrior Battled to make his tribe superior Sponsor: Shanity Rain Contest: Native American People Written: November 12, 2013

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/2/2013 4:58:00 PM

A terrific poem, Sara! So well done! Congratulations on your win!...Thank you very much for the kind congrats on my poem!

Shanity Rain

Date: 11/26/2013 4:05:00 PM

This is a winning poem , I hope you know , I could have given so many 1st place, it being my 1st contest , we learn through pain and happiness. I was gifted with this write, and now am just seeing whom sent it ! after the dust has settled . It is a Favorite and another I struggled where do I place it ? It WINS!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/25/2013 9:54:00 PM

Sara, lovely winning poem... Congratulations... luv~ Linda

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/16/2013 4:57:00 AM

interesting take Sara often civilization does do harm take africa beautiful thoughtful pen Ty for visiting my work Shadow x smile hug

Kelly Deschler

Date: 11/13/2013 7:28:00 PM

This is a very inspirational poem, Sara, and very informative! I really enjoyed the read. Terrific work! I wish you the best of luck in the contest!...Thank you for the wonderful comments, as always! :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/12/2013 11:47:00 PM

Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/12/2013 9:32:00 PM

Great work hete Sara; giving an insight much into the percieved strength and weaknesses that can drive people to achieve so much..'

Donna Jones

Date: 11/12/2013 6:50:00 PM

Sara..this is awesome and a sure winner.such an informative write.thank you...enjoyed it very much

Don Johnson

Date: 11/12/2013 5:46:00 PM

part of an early Jonny Cash song i had on record 33...the talking leaves.... "where red and whitemen lay all around, the white mans talking leaves" Sequoyah produced the Cherokee alphabet......I liked his " i will tell you buster i aint a friend of Custer," John Cashs...we had his 78 records at 1950 on the radiagram...played loud too: used to get asked at school to play different titles for the distant neighbours :}

Carl Fraser

Date: 11/12/2013 5:37:00 PM

You have captured the true spirit of a people most spiritual, very well done Sara, blessings Carl

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/12/2013 4:25:00 PM

This is a brilliant and sentimental write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this evening! You have portrayed a wonderful entry into the contest Sara! What a terrific piece, Great Work!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/12/2013 1:43:00 PM

very deep Sara, a true warrior also makes peace.... good luck in the contest...LINDA