North American Indian - Contest

Native American people had a set rule of living The men hunted and protected The women, cook, child mind and made clothing To maintain both was an accomplishment. The man when it's time to forage for food Got ready their spears, arrows, bows and knives These were the tools of their trade Bringing home the buffalo, turkey, deer, salmon to survive Nothing was wasted of an animal They created weapons with the bones Stomach acted as a water carriers Skin or fur would be used for shelter and clothes They were farmers also, with crops to plant In doing this it gives them a place to live A permanent residence along with other settlers Their roaming days are over, peace is all they want These proud people who were persecuted by most Have survived and learned to live in peace Are they treated fairly, or are classed as lower citizens Their land taken, no compensation given, hopes crushed. The before and after of a Native American life From people being in awe of the tribes To looking down on them regarding them as worthless To be rounded up like cattle and put in settlements But they will survive,they have survived. Penned August 8th 2015