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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. Give Me Your Best New Poem' Contest Info Sponsor Emile Pinet

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Joanna Davis

Date: 9/12/2021 12:35:00 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

Date: 5/2/2020 1:39:00 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
Date: 5/3/2020 5:55:00 PM

Hello Wilbert Webb, this does remind us to write another. Be safe. Enoy your evening my friend.

Wilbert Webb
Date: 5/3/2020 6:40:00 AM

Thanks Darlene for your comments. This is what reminds us to write another.

William Darnell Sr.

Date: 4/25/2020 1:48:00 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
Date: 5/3/2020 6:45:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words William. More to come when I've been prompted by the now or the then.

Hamzat Adams

Date: 10/10/2019 11:25:00 AM

This is great wonderful work you've done

Wilbert Webb
Date: 10/10/2019 11:44:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words Hamzat! I am pleased you found it enjoyable and useful.

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 10/10/2019 5:17:00 AM

Grew old in my blood,/ Memories not told./// beautiful expression

Wilbert Webb
Date: 10/10/2019 6:36:00 AM

Thank you for commenting. //A lifetime of Memories// "we all have them"

Robert Warlov

Date: 10/9/2019 7:00:00 AM

Wilbert Webb
Date: 10/16/2019 5:32:00 AM

Thanks Robert: isoagglutinin :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/30/2019 4:05:00 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

Date: 9/30/2019 12:43:00 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
Date: 10/1/2019 10:02:00 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
Date: 9/30/2019 2:26:00 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