Geronimo

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    Geronimo

    Geronimo

     

     

    Hardened by the wind,

    loved by the sun,

    one with the land that

    allowed me to live free

     

    born on the open prairies,

    free to wander until

    the white man came

    to fence us in forever

     

    losing my loved ones

    allowed hatred

    to take hold

    of my shattered heart

     

    forced to fight endlessly

    for our land,

    forced to finally flee

    to remain free

     

    so with the wind I rode

    inspiring fear

    in those who believed

    I was no child of God

     

    For a long time

    hiding in the mountain,

    walking without a trace,

    leaving no footprints

     

    then told I would return

    to the land of my youth,

    only to learn

    of their love of lying

     

    I lived out my long life

    a lonely prisoner,

    knowing all along

    I was a child of my God.

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    SavVySam commented on Geronimo

    01-27-2010

    I did a report on Geronimo when I was in school and I enjoyed that assignment, such an interesting man. Another fascinating one was Chief Joseph. Very nice job on this write.
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    Teardrops commented on Geronimo

    01-26-2010

    I only hope that all the ones who went on the trail of tears find the families they lost
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