Raul Moreno Poet Ekphrasis

I Will Fight No More Forever

A failed American promise,
  Of freedom filled with hope.
To return to his homeland,
  Was the center of his scope.

A peaceful Idaho Nation,
  Signed a treaty with the U.S.
Being sent to a reservation,
  Filled his heart with distress.

In 1904 while still in exile,
  He died of a broken heart.
It’s a shame that the U.S. 
  Did not do their part.

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce,
  Didn’t fulfill his life’s endeavor.
He left us with a final statement,
  “I will fight no more forever”.









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A tribute to Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Tribe.

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Tallan Bent December 30, 2008 at 7:55 AM a great poem and the history in this, I can picture everything. thank you for the comment on my work. and Great work on this.

Lawrence Ingle December 19, 2008 at 2:35 PM You know it's actually a 10, not a 7. I can relate to the Governments never doing their part. The rich get richer and poor get poorer. I'd like to have been at Custards last stand and to have seen the look on his face when he was overrun by that wild bunch of Indians that just wanted what belonged to them, their own land that the Government Usurped. I'm part Cherokee as I'm sure dang near the whole populace has some Indian in their blood from their forefathers.

Steve Edmonds December 18, 2008 at 12:33 AM Chief Joseph was an very honorable man. It was very clear that he loved his people and that was his people came first, that's how it should be with our leaders no matter what color or race that they are. Great job Raul. -Caramel

Debbie Guzzi December 17, 2008 at 1:46 PM I've always been interested in this famous person. Orson Scott Card wrote a great series which had some interesting stories in it based on Chief Joseph I believe. the "Alvin Mkaer Series?'

Abe Lopez December 16, 2008 at 5:11 PM To always remember Chief Joseph and his courage.................very nice

Carrie Richards December 13, 2008 at 6:21 PM I have read many accounts of the amazing man. A wonderful, sad tribute you have written here. ~ Well done. Carrie

Elizabeth Neal December 10, 2008 at 1:10 PM Great tribute Raul, I read about him and it's sad that he died of a broken heart. This is a poignant poem, love Elizabeth

Elaine George December 10, 2008 at 8:24 AM He may not have fulfilled his life's endeavor, but he left the world with a message so powerful and profound we shall nar forget. wonderful tribute to a true hero. lainie

Laurie Ginn December 10, 2008 at 6:57 AM There is something about the white race and how we take dominion over every other without worry of the cost that makes me feel shame.

Kristin Reynolds December 10, 2008 at 3:13 AM What an amazing tribute, humbling tribute, to a beautiful man. I feel the sadness within this write. What an exceptional quote from him. love, Kristin

Daniel Neal December 10, 2008 at 1:13 AM I studied Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Tribe in American History, it's a nice tribute to a sad story. DN