'Trail of Tears'
Now he says the land is not yours Speckled Snake26 total reviews
Comment from Judian James
Well this was superb Jimi. I'm so pleased I found it today.
You and I obviously are in full agreement as to the atrocities white man forced on our American Indian tribes.
I thought your poem was very enlightening and your author's notes even more so. I look forward to other poems in this series you have begun. BRAVO!!!
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Well this was superb Jimi. I'm so pleased I found it today.
You and I obviously are in full agreement as to the atrocities white man forced on our American Indian tribes.
I thought your poem was very enlightening and your author's notes even more so. I look forward to other poems in this series you have begun. BRAVO!!!
Comment Written 01-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Judian, oh my thank you so very much. Yes, I am anxious to get started and post these. The speeches are poignant and gut-wrenching. If you have not ever read Speeches by the Native Americans, I encourage you to do so. thank you very much.. jimi
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I just remember the year "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee" was published. Everybody with a caring heart, read that book and were changed forever.
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that book will do it!! Whoever has not read that book is missing a great amount of knowlege, moving .. an eye opener for sure
Comment from fdgsr
Bravo! I have long protested the treatment of the 'civilized' tribes of the eastern US as the worst example of our inhumanity to man. My first wife was 1/8 Cherokee. The Cherokees had a written language, businesses, farms, and some even held slaves like their white neighbors. Some may have been runaway slaves who took refuge in Indian tribes, even becoming members with equal rights. I have long labeled Andrew Jackson as our worst President for his role in the 'Trail of Tears'. It is one of many black marks on our American system of justice. Though the institution of slavery was bad, the outright barbarity of our reactions to our aborigines is atrocious. Today, the Native Americans in all parts of US, including Pacific islands have legal equality with us who descended from white Europeans.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Bravo! I have long protested the treatment of the 'civilized' tribes of the eastern US as the worst example of our inhumanity to man. My first wife was 1/8 Cherokee. The Cherokees had a written language, businesses, farms, and some even held slaves like their white neighbors. Some may have been runaway slaves who took refuge in Indian tribes, even becoming members with equal rights. I have long labeled Andrew Jackson as our worst President for his role in the 'Trail of Tears'. It is one of many black marks on our American system of justice. Though the institution of slavery was bad, the outright barbarity of our reactions to our aborigines is atrocious. Today, the Native Americans in all parts of US, including Pacific islands have legal equality with us who descended from white Europeans.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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fdgsr!!!!! now where have you been? I was afraid I ran you off. Hope all is well with you and you post very soon. I consider you quite brilliant, you know. Thank you once again for stopping by to read and review my work. Your support means a great deal to me.. again thank you.. jimi
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I only review significantly themed entries. I am not primarily a critic of poetry, but a thinking human being. Thank you for your response. I need some massaging of my ego from time to time to time to keep the circulation and nutrients necessary for productivity myself. I enjoy your entries, even when I do not review them or even comment. I read at least the first lines of every one you present. This one was about a subject close to my heart. I am a white Anglo-Saxon mix with other European ancestry. Thank you.
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you are very sweet, it is good to know you are still visiting the site. I always look forward to hearing from you. thank you for your wonderful compliments and support of my work. you truly humble me..
Comment from Gungalo
A grand display for history and man's sake. It seems as if we are destined to go on and from the essence of this, it is worthy.
Will not our Great Father come there also? He loves his red children,and his tongue is not forked"
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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A grand display for history and man's sake. It seems as if we are destined to go on and from the essence of this, it is worthy.
Will not our Great Father come there also? He loves his red children,and his tongue is not forked"
Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Gungalo, thank you my friend, as always I love hearing from you.. jimi
Comment from Dave M
Jimi,
This is an excellent poem about the dispossession of the American Indians. I enjoyed reading this post and found nothing to criticize.
Dave
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Jimi,
This is an excellent poem about the dispossession of the American Indians. I enjoyed reading this post and found nothing to criticize.
Dave
Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Dave, thank you so very very much. jimi
Comment from Jewell McChesney
Jimmi, gorgeous rendition of the specific speech. I am anxious to see all these works
I live on the edge of the Navajo reservation and am a minority as a white woman, here. Been here 25 years.
Would love to see your writing for this tribe, The Navajo. Also the Ute live close by as well.
Thanks for honoring them"
Jewell
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Jimmi, gorgeous rendition of the specific speech. I am anxious to see all these works
I live on the edge of the Navajo reservation and am a minority as a white woman, here. Been here 25 years.
Would love to see your writing for this tribe, The Navajo. Also the Ute live close by as well.
Thanks for honoring them"
Jewell
Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Jewell, how are you. Yes I do plan on one ofr the Navajos but the speech I am look at is in the early 20th century. Such beautiful people, exqusite. Off to your port today.. thank you ever so much again.. jimi
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I'm pretty good. Thanks Jimi. Always good to hear from you.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello to you talented poet.
I like a good war and history poem
It takes talent to write a poem that kept my interest and to think it composed from a speech
Smiles to you jlsavel
Gert
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Hello to you talented poet.
I like a good war and history poem
It takes talent to write a poem that kept my interest and to think it composed from a speech
Smiles to you jlsavel
Gert
Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Gert, thank you once again so very very much... jimi
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You are welcome my FS friend
Gert
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off to yuor port today.. it is so hard to keep up!!
Comment from Newsome
You did a wonderful work here Jimi. Taking a speech and transposing it into a poem is not an easy task to undertake. What makes it even more difficult is if your day is filled with interruptions. However, as professional as you write, you could compose a great poem onboard a plane in a hurricane! All aside, the Trail of Tears was a horrific experience for the Native Americans...degrading, deadly and deceitful.
As a social worker , I was involved with at least two cases which involved ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) and worked with two different tribal councils for a short period. My experience in working with them was both rewarding and educational...I have great respect.
I know little about the Trail of Tears but your poem has inspired me to research more about it. My feeling is that is what great poetry is all about....inspiring emotion as well as curiosity...you have accomplished this! Well done...I am not permitted to give you six but my heart and mind has awarded such. I could read your genius works for hours on end, you are that talented! God Bless...
Newsome
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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You did a wonderful work here Jimi. Taking a speech and transposing it into a poem is not an easy task to undertake. What makes it even more difficult is if your day is filled with interruptions. However, as professional as you write, you could compose a great poem onboard a plane in a hurricane! All aside, the Trail of Tears was a horrific experience for the Native Americans...degrading, deadly and deceitful.
As a social worker , I was involved with at least two cases which involved ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) and worked with two different tribal councils for a short period. My experience in working with them was both rewarding and educational...I have great respect.
I know little about the Trail of Tears but your poem has inspired me to research more about it. My feeling is that is what great poetry is all about....inspiring emotion as well as curiosity...you have accomplished this! Well done...I am not permitted to give you six but my heart and mind has awarded such. I could read your genius works for hours on end, you are that talented! God Bless...
Newsome
Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012
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Newsome, ahhhhh you make me blush. I am goibg to write many of these and hope I can do their speeches justice. Thank you so very much my friend.. thank you... now you go take on the day!! jimi
Comment from kevinwells3
very interesting this is written with great passion.Are you referring to the god of the land? I wasnt quite clear on that point,after two readings it became more clear
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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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very interesting this is written with great passion.Are you referring to the god of the land? I wasnt quite clear on that point,after two readings it became more clear
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Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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kevinwells, rthank you ever so much for stopping by. The Great Spirit was what the Indians termed thier God, the Great Father was what they often gave to the President of The U.s. again thank you so very much.. jlsavell
Comment from jmort
I've read several books about the Cherokees and the "Trail of Tears." and the stories are so sad I can hardly bear to read them, but I feel I need to hear their story of betrayal and of Andrew Jackson's part in it. As a people responsible, we need to hear it. I admire the way you have turned a speech into poetry. The words are touching and you have used them well to do justice to their story. Jmort
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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I've read several books about the Cherokees and the "Trail of Tears." and the stories are so sad I can hardly bear to read them, but I feel I need to hear their story of betrayal and of Andrew Jackson's part in it. As a people responsible, we need to hear it. I admire the way you have turned a speech into poetry. The words are touching and you have used them well to do justice to their story. Jmort
Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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jmort, thank you ever so much for stopping by to read and review my work. I appreciate your in depth review and comments.. I hope I continue to do their speeches justice.. jlsavell
Comment from Spiritual Echo
Great story in a poem.
Did a short story on this time in history and the Trail of Tears, but set in modern times.
You obviously know this story well. If you have a moment and can take the time please read my story "Golden Sparrow"
I've done extra edits on word document,not all translated to FS, but your opinion as to the honour paid to this tribe would be appreciated. ingrid
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Great story in a poem.
Did a short story on this time in history and the Trail of Tears, but set in modern times.
You obviously know this story well. If you have a moment and can take the time please read my story "Golden Sparrow"
I've done extra edits on word document,not all translated to FS, but your opinion as to the honour paid to this tribe would be appreciated. ingrid
Comment Written 29-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Spiritual Echo, I will. I intend to catch up with your wonderful work. Time is so limited here fro me. I, at times, get very frustrated that I cannot keep up. Again thank you so very very much. I appreciate you... jlsavell
