Cayugan Tears

My wheat ringlets 
join my grandmother's thick dark hair 
— incompatible 
to those who throw stones 
and call me "white Indian"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Fairchild Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 7:09 PM
Wow! Powerful! :-)
Dawson Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 11:19 PM
Thank you, Andrew!
Vangaveti Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 9:52 AM
A few words have got a lot to say :) deep :)
Dawson Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 11:20 PM
Thank you, I appreciate your encouragement!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 7:06 PM
Says much and has great imagery.
Dawson Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 12:24 PM
Thank you, Kim!
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