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.