Chanting
They lived on the plains
and in the mountains.
There was warriors
and peaceful tribes.
All wore ornate head dresses
for their celebrations.
Dancing around fires
for successful hunts
and to tell stories.
Some helped pioneers
others hated pioneers.
White men sent them on a trail
full of heartbreak and death on this trail.
Just government could sell
their land to another soul.
You had greats like sitting bull
and Geronimo who fell.
Sequoiah who taught school.
Copyright © Michael Byte | Year Posted 2013
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