Ancient Warrior

I see the wrinkles in your suntanned brow, You carried burdens then; you see them now. You’ve heard the cries your people who in pain, Have shed their tears two hundred years like rain. Your sad brown eyes, reflecting now the sky I see the wings of eagles flying by Beside you stands an Appaloosa mare Her spirit one with you now over there. You hear the drums, they bid you to come near, Your spirit drawn the beats they ring so clear. Song like prayers are chanted through the night, Calling you come, and help them end their plight. You’ve heard sad cries and now stand at their side, You join the prayers with both arms open wide, United spirits sing until the dawn, When in the fire’s flames a golden fawn. Remembering a smile crosses your face, When tribes were one with Mother Nature’s grace. The lakes and streams flowing with waters clear, Flow sadly now, the planet lives in fear. The weightless feathers that adorn your head Your tribes grey future weighed you down instead. Now breathing deep you smell the winds of change While here on earth your people rearrange. Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 10.21.2014 Giorgio A.V. Contest Iambic Pentameter 1st place