Cherica Eckiwaudah Poet Couplet

Chief Watching

Protecting my family and friends is my job.
Heading towards my house is an angry mob.

This gun in my hand is a giant mistake.
I need to put it down for my families sake.

I'm dressed in my traditional clothes.
Will I die in combat? nobody knows.

I put my game face on, and hide my fear inside.
And I only have the great lord Jesus on my side.

If I die tonight, my soul will be finally free.
Just promise you'll always remember me.

poem for the picture ''Chief Watching'' 


Poem By: Cherica Eckiwaudah

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Savannah Rose Harper September 17, 2009 at 5:25 PM I can almost remember the picture!

Richard-Jamaal Keen July 22, 2009 at 2:31 PM im jealous you wrote this before me but you delivered better than i ever could great poem

Vince Suzadail Jr. June 18, 2009 at 1:45 PM You have all you'll ever need on your side. Vince

Nathaniel Köhp June 11, 2009 at 5:06 AM *Emotion even!

Nathaniel Köhp June 11, 2009 at 5:05 AM This is such a sad poem. The narrator having to do the unthinkable and regretting it, knowing fully that it isn't the right thing to do. You displayed so much emotional here that the reader fully understands the motivations and thoughts of the "chief". Amazing! Also, Cherica is such an unusual name. Do you know where it comes from or what it means? Nathaniel x

Donna Golden June 10, 2009 at 10:19 PM This is wonderful, Cherica! You've revealed the soul of this person in such a bold, profound way. Great work! Donna

Jack Kenny June 7, 2009 at 1:54 PM To know one's mistakes and to march on from there... a poem that beats in the heart of us all, hopefully there will be no need for violence.

John Patrick Robbins Aka Gonzo June 7, 2009 at 12:00 PM strong and really great write loved the ending great job. really great see such a poerful use of ryhme

Cesar Cantu June 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM Wow, you do catched the voice of someone else in here; every vibrating sun-thread can be felt in this poem; I love it; thanks for the experience, and for the comment =D

Kushal Poddar June 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM It mingles and blends true bonding between human and with God. Thanks.

Levi Justice June 6, 2009 at 7:04 AM great job here! I love the part about your soul finally being free... keep writing and thanks for your comments! peace out Levi