Short Reservation Poems

the indian chatters
he wants his land.go find it
reservation man...

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unrest in the street

curfew in place

ghost town

8/28/2020...

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Once at the hell gate:
"My reservation was sent"
Sinner claims, loudly....

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My breath quickens 
Laughter cessates almost immediately  
No reservation I fear...

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The Ox
the speed and the power box to box
one reservation
remember the ball and reduce aggravation....

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God gave me the greatest character defects
Inside the harshest reality
I needed to learn that God forgives without
Reservation unconditionally...

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Hidden mission in seclution,
close to owners private mansion,
military reservation.
Grapes are grown here.
Soil's good given cultivation.
Seed crops show wealth....

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An Indian chief, named Bold Eagle,
Once lived with his faithful old beagle.
He maintained his station,
Without reservation,
In a style that was in tents, but regal....

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She held him without reservation
His breathing calmed,
Her heart pounded and
softly she said, "I wanna know you."
and he said "You will."

And now that it's over
she got what she wished for....

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A sinner in search of salvation
Discovered the Cherokee Nation
So many look white
The fit was just right
What white man needs a reservation? 

* BIA= Bureau of Indian Affairs
aka "Bossing Indians Around"...

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So much lost…
 so little gained

Prairies in judgment,
our destiny framed

So little gained
for what we lost

Spirits now orphaned
—tomorrow the cost

(Browning Montana: Blackfoot Reservation - May, 1995)....

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Miss Mae West
Party animal heart in her ample chest
The wily lady a player without reservation
"Come on up and see me" her not so subtle invitation!



** for contest"You Who...Yo Clerihew"
sponsored by Catie Lindsey...

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In the world of love
No one is sorry for anyone
Only who doesn't know how to value
When I give this love to you 
There's no reservation
I have no request at all
Wish you could treat the same
Wish you could always be true....

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holding onto a secret mantra
said to be meant for us alone
lovingness of heart hardened
conscience asked us to atone

what we know let us pass on
freely and without reservation
ask: can we abandon anyone
may love be our sole vibration...

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Beneath the Wolf’s breath,
rocks cradle my resting form.
Wild rice sways, whispers—
nature's soft secrets unfurl,
beauty bathed in dawn's light. 

Note: Wild rice growing at mouth of Wolf River in Wisconsin on Menominee Indian  Reservation....

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Bingo halls and liquor stores,
what's happened to this land?
They call it a reservation,
a word you cannot stand.

The deep gut ache that you feel
as native blood boils deep inside
comes from where spirits roam free
with a fiercely eternal pride....

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Love with all your being
Love without hesitation
Inquiry, debating
Love with all your senses
All that you can and are capable of
Love without work
Cause or comprehending
Love without reservation
Apprehension, motivation
Love now and always
Love all...

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Human kindness never weakens the stamina
Even though it is as free as heavenly manna 
It never softens the fiber of a free people
A nation does not have to be cruel to be powerful
Authority, without any condition and reservation
All belongs to the people...

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(a Magic 9 poem)

To show you my love,
I need to take action.
My words are not enough,
Nor are emoji blowing kisses.
Reservation makes it tough
To express how I feel.
It's easier to stroke a dove,
To give it my affection,
Than to shower you with love....

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surrendering in blind faith
seeking genuine serenity

afraid deep down
to let go without reservation

to the point it may
change my life momentously

that it may change everything
thinking i’m not ready 



AP: 1st place 2020

Posted on March 18, 2019...

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My reservation made
My ticket punched
My racket strung
My hole card trumps
My lead dog ready
My rudder long
My hope restructured
My spirit strong
My story ending
My fable begins
My memories endowed
All faith now within

(Villanova Pennsylvania: October, 2016)...

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it’s no accident
faeries in her daily thoughts
for she is magic

I watch her mind think
daring escapades for fun
smile she is mine

hey grammie she says
i’m a unicorn today
no reservation

my face turns smile-lee
her three year old loveliness
helps me to fly too...

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There is no problem with overcrowded prisons
Don’t worry
All the jails are overcrowded
You have to make a reservation
These days
Go for one more traffic violation
Indulge in your crimes
Bring a cushion
When it is your turn
And the waiting is over
When all the prisoners stare at you
You know you are at home...

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Your reservation has been accepted... 

Your itinerary is as follows: 

Exec. Bridal suite, rose petal bed... 

scented candles, champagne and rose petal bubble bath... 

Jazz music...Glass sky-lined, open ceiling...

Room service upon request...

his & hers massage by request only...

Welcome aboard!!!...

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I read your poems with  bated anticipation
 and little reservation.

They make me laugh, they make me cry
 a few of you make me say "Oh MY"!

That's okay,
 everyone has something meaningful to say.

Thank you for your sharing
 even your souls unbearing.

Let me see the real you
 and I'll share a little of me too....

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