Tribe
Tribe
~~~~~
The greatest hallmark of my sacred tribe
Is one of profound pride and an irresistible strength
To overcome any obstacle
Descended of Shoshone, Choctaw, and the motherland
From across the Atlantean ocean
Genealogy reveals a touch of Mediterranean and French
One glance speaks volumes a most favorable blend of DNA
Revered by the wise and despised openly by the jealous and weak
Regardless, those of this breed stand tall and proud each day
The mantles they wear and have worn are many and varied of
Value and meaning to scores protectors, teachers, sensei, and sage
The small minded man things seek to discredit and taunt
What they could never hope to be or understand
Refusing the gift of transcending evolution
I'm so blessed, just as you but I must not linger in the filth of anger
And self consuming hatred
I offer you a smile and a gift, forgiveness of the sin perhaps that
Of your progenitors
A simple yet defining word, ignorance
No delusions of greatness just a charge to keep
Spoken to me mere moments ago by an angel in the flesh
If I so choose at last I am truly worthy
So come with me now the past is a memory
Promise of a better future is yours within this tribe.
Copyright © Edward Ford | Year Posted 2010
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