Darlene Smith Poet Classicism

I Come From

I Come From:

I come from people of great resolve;
With endurance to survive.
Worry not one day for me;
For I am my peoples' child.

I come from a tribe of strength;
Do not underestimate me.
We carry hopes within our hearts;
Because we are Tsalagi.

I come from a family of perseverance;
With nomadic tendencies.
My life is quite a journey;
For I get my courage honestly.

I come from a place within myself;
Of balance and harmony.
No matter the path that I am on;
So are the ways of the Cherokee.

Darlene Doll Smith

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M. L. Kiser January 26, 2015 at 5:12 PM "Balance and harmony"; we must all strive to create this within ourselves, within this world. The power of your pen is amazing; well done.

Sharon Gulley January 6, 2015 at 12:08 PM I do believe you have become one of my favorite poets. I loved this one as well. I am also Cherokee and this just brings me strength and the feeling of home. Thank you so much for sharing your work. A 7 for me again and off to my favorites....Sharon G. Darlene Smith December 1, 2015 at 2:43 AM Wa'do u'tsa'ti Sharon