Lucky Indian

Indian met white man at the docks.
Taught him to plant corn and shared his flocks.
White man gave disease and grief,
Stole his lands like common thief.
Indian lucky to keep his mocs.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 4:07 PM
great idea, wow you made alot of meter progress since this one the topic is so good a rewrite is in order! maybe go with HUNT and crops, instead of corn and flock? Light & Love & thanks for playing!
Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s Indian Giver contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 6:51 AM
Joyce, many congratulations on your fine win in PD's contest. Have a wonderful 2011 >> James....:)
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December 27, 2010 at 6:03 AM
Hi. Congratulations on your deserved honour. Eamon
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 12:00 AM
hahaha, how did i ever miss this one. Turning the tables on the expression to show who the true "indian giver" was. GREAT limerick, JOyce. Congratulations. LUv, Andrea
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December 26, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Congrats Joyce on your big win in PD's contest with this awesome entry my friend.. enjoy with luv and a Happy New Year too...
Freeman Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Joyce, the truth told! Congratulations on your worthy poem's honored place. AgapeMoses
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December 26, 2010 at 7:41 AM
a big laugh at this one, joyce! CHEERS for bagging an award in PD’s contest!
Mehta Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:35 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of PD, Joyce
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December 25, 2010 at 11:22 PM
JOYCE, CONGRATULATIONS I had so much fun reading every entry. Some where serious and awesome, hope you are enjoying your holidays,..p.d.
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December 6, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Hi Joyce, just got your comment. I often stay up late. When it's quiet, I enjoy reading poetry more. Hope to hear from you when the package arrives! Love and blessings, Carolyn
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December 5, 2010 at 7:37 PM
truly a truthful limerick poem with well placed humor,,all the best in the contest and Thank You for all your visits and the warm words that you left behind,,Blessings..Cecil
Devonshire Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 6:52 AM
Awesome, Joyce!!! A favorite for me. A little dark humor...er, red humor, here. Limericks don't get any better than this one! Love, Carolyn
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