Chief Manuelito
Watching the slow journey of his people
leaving their Navajo land
sad Manuelito
He sits tall astride his steed, their leader
saddened by the enforced move
new settlement awaits
Haastin Ch'il Haajiní,* new name
given him by his people
Died of measle virus
• Sir Black Reed. Named after the place amongst the black reeds
Copyright © Seren Roberts | Year Posted 2013
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