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Dakota Legend

Storms of sorrow, Etch furrowed rows Ingrained of sad memories past Carved deep in brow A mounted warrior of Ghost Dance last Storms of sorrow, The will, nor image could force Stoic in nature, as brazen of life A granite warrior's likenesses, emulate it's only source Storms of sorrow, Upon brow of the "Nation" Instill change, in a memory's course From atop Lakota Black Hills Emerges the legend, the legend of the one called Crazy Horse

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 2/18/2009 9:25:00 AM
I like the insight and emotion in this poem. It is sad that once a proud culture has little voice in today's world. Nice use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 2/18/2009 9:08:00 AM
A great write David. Yes, the treatment of native Americans was not a good part of history. In Canada we have the same history. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 2/13/2009 11:05:00 PM
Wow, David. I, too, sense storms of sorrow when I think of the way our nation has treated Native Americans. (My living room is decorated with Native American artwork.) I can really relate to this one. Carolyn
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