Get Your Premium Membership

Homage To the Osage

Where the Osages'  God  almighty once reigned
The almighty dollar their proud life- blood drained
As man- made arteries pumped out the rich black oil
Making a mockery of their sacred soil
Their native American dream withered and died
A bounty built on bodies the thieves satisfied
Slick concords duped and dealt deceit
Gilt edged profit a one way street
Guilt hardened minds plundered their lands
Blood and oil both besmirching their sands
With their sacred lands profaned ,laid bare and dry
Vengeance is  their spectral spirits' only  cry

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 5/3/2017 5:45:00 PM
Powerful feelings. The anger is palpable. I have no words.
Login to Reply
Bruce Avatar
Denis Bruce
Date: 5/3/2017 6:05:00 PM
There is much that needs to be atoned for in this world and the genocide of greed is one. Thank you for your understanding,Dean

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry