Cherokee Speaks

At the rising sun they came,

driving us from our homeland.

Miles and miles our people limped.

The weakened ones fell.



For the "Miles" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 7, 2012 at 10:29 AM
CHRISTOPHER,,,,;-) CONGRATULATIONS... NICE WORK IN PAULA'S CONTEST... ALWAYS~PD
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March 7, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Thank you!!
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March 7, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Miles" contest Christopher. Love, Carol
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March 7, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Thank you!!
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March 6, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Well said and, sadly, so true. Nicely written Christopher
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March 6, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Thank you!!
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March 5, 2012 at 8:39 PM
A sad bit of American history that most Americans choose to forget - but, should not. We so often condem others for doing what we have done in our not too distant past. This is a nice, simple and compelling reminder of a wrong we should right. Nicely done. Joe
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March 6, 2012 at 6:05 AM
Thank you!!
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March 5, 2012 at 6:52 PM
Congrats, Christopher, on your awesome win! I love your short forms and this one is terrific. Blessings, Rhonda
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March 6, 2012 at 6:05 AM
Thank you!!
Lu Avatar
March 5, 2012 at 8:58 AM
The trail of tears?.. much enjoyed this very profoundly written piece. It has depth that most likely few appreciate. God bless, Cindy Lu
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March 5, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Yes. Thank you!
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 7:43 AM
It is always a pleasure to read your poetry Christopher. I want to thank you today for your kind words on my writing. Your words are appreciated more then you know. Love, Carol
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March 2, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Thank you!
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March 1, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Great write, Christopher. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim
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March 1, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Thank You!!
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March 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM
welcome to poetry soup!! enjoyed reading our work!!
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March 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Thank You!!
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