Time had held
me slave to discovery
of self
and self-will to thrive.
******
Deception of
others and establishments
lies and betrayals
of community.
******
Traits learned
from mediocre
control of men
and government.
******
Patterned after
the same establishment
that destroyed
My people's way of life.
******
Yet they cleave
to unhealthy
foundations
and flawed beliefs.
******
They remain
puppets tied
the strings
of the Federal Government.
******
They cling
to the money
offered
as a means to survive.
******
The people
wait for assistance
only denied
help out of greed.
******
The cries
from the people
ring through
the eithers of prayer.
******
Greed of money
closes the ears
of those who
have sworn to serve.
******
The greater
society
still holds
a noose around their neck.
******
Tribal government
fails many
and turns an eye
away from those they serve.
******
Shame is
not mine to own
for theirs
for them to atone for.
******
I withdraw
to save myself
from the failures
I witnessed
******
Cleave to
the disgust
of the
Federal government
******
Take up
their cry
while ignoring
your own.
******
Youth and Elders
cry for help
and yet
the gold has you blind.
******
Shame on you
Tribal Administration
don't come
and beg my forgiveness.
**********
I will not
acknowledge you
I will not
serve you or them.
About the Creator
Sheila L. Chingwa
Welcome to my world.
Welcome to my thoughts.
I am proud to be a Native American Elder born and raised in Northern Michigan. Thanks to my hard work I have a B.A. in Education and a Masters in Administration and Supervision in Education.
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