Wilbert Webb Poet Free verse

Cherokee Blood

I, born of the Cherokee man,
As their mothers and fathers were,
No blending to erase because of race,
I, a full-blooded Cherokee man.
 
Raised by a white man, 
Without Cherokee blood.

Grew old in my blood,
Memories not told.

Known by the Tribe as a white guy, 
With Cherokee blood,
Known by the white guy,
As a full Cherokee Man.

Moving forward I wed,
A full Cherokee woman,
Our children, raised by the Tribe,
My ancestry is alive.



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Hilda Greenhough May 18, 2024 at 1:46 PM The Cherokee people are known for their kindness and resourcefulness. It is a blessing to be a tribe member, and to keep old ways here. Thank you for your loving poem.

Joanna Davis September 12, 2021 at 12:35 PM Many thanks Wilbert for your honest open beautifully penned poem. It is filled with memory, longing, and love. Thank you. Joanna

Darlene De Beaulieu May 2, 2020 at 1:39 PM Hello Wilbert Webb, so nice to meet you. I just read this poem and I enjoyed it. I am glad that you found you root . Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 3, 2020 at 5:55 PM Hello Wilbert Webb, this does remind us to write another. Be safe. Enoy your evening my friend. Wilbert Webb May 3, 2020 at 6:40 AM Thanks Darlene for your comments. This is what reminds us to write another.

William Darnell Sr April 25, 2020 at 1:48 PM Hello Bert! Another talented piece of art. Grew old in my blood, love the term usage. Greatly penned, beautifully written. I loved the read. By the way, your poem, "You Are My Brother", has been up on my website. Thank you, I am very honored you giving your permission. Have a great day my friend. Best of Wishes, William Wilbert Webb May 3, 2020 at 6:45 AM Thanks for your kind words William. More to come when I've been prompted by the now or the then.

Hamzat Adams October 10, 2019 at 11:25 AM This is great wonderful work you've done Wilbert Webb October 10, 2019 at 11:44 AM Thank you for your kind words Hamzat! I am pleased you found it enjoyable and useful.

Mahtab Bangalee October 10, 2019 at 5:17 AM Grew old in my blood,/ Memories not told./// beautiful expression Wilbert Webb October 10, 2019 at 6:36 AM Thank you for commenting. //A lifetime of Memories// "we all have them"

Robert Warlov October 9, 2019 at 7:00 AM "' Wilbert Webb October 16, 2019 at 5:32 AM Thanks Robert: isoagglutinin :)

Caren Krutsinger September 30, 2019 at 4:05 PM It is amazing how people perceive each other. I feel you have esteem that keeps you joyful and happy. I am glad!

Darlene De Beaulieu September 30, 2019 at 12:43 PM Hello Bert Webb, never-never-never- be ashamed of who you are. You are you and can only be you. Have a nice day my friend. So nice to meet you. Have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu October 1, 2019 at 10:02 AM Bert Web, the Canadian Indians of different tribs act the same way. I understand your point.I agree that its about culture. I like your point of view. have a nice day my friend. Wilbert Webb September 30, 2019 at 2:26 PM Darlene: I am pleased how you received Cherokee Blood: The original intent was to tell a story that just because you are 100% blood American Indian that does not mean you are received that way by the American Indian tribes... It is all about the culture you are raised with! I never once thought it could project being ashamed but it does do just that. Thanks again and may your day be full of niceties also. Bert