Seneca Nation

People flock to Naples.
Monday, lunch-crowd
Says, "I'll take the 
Graveyard--'Bob n' Ruth's' special."
Seneca chiefs continue
Their conversations.
Symbols speak in
Passionate tongues.
Who's listening?
The Bristol Hills know
That every tree and vine
Has a tale worth telling,
"Forgive us,
Our dearest Seneca brothers."




A chief of the Senecas  chose to be buried in Naples, NY in the late 19th century.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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February 20, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Thank you for this beautiful write and profound contrast from what Was to the fast food/fast lane life that is left to us ... until I get in the Silence I feel overwhelmed ... smile
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