Proud
By DesireeLynne
Since the moment I learnedmy great-grandfather was CherokeeI`ve yearned to discoverMy peoples roots and historyOh tell me Great,Great SpiritsWho wearily walked The Trail Of TearsHas your story been honestly toldas its been repeatedthroughout the years?I long to know your waysAnd how you had the courageto surviveI know it couldn`t of been easySo suddenly forcedto change your livesI feel a strong sense of PrideJust knowing your blood I shareBecause you stood for your beleifsAgainst something so unfairI can only hopeIf ever I`m faced with suchtravestyI`ll stand just as Proudand fight with the same dignity Written April 10th, 1990 © on Oct 14 2001 10:49 AM PST 0 • 9
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"Since the moment I learnedmy great-grandfather was CherokeeI`ve yearned to discoverMy peoples roots and historyOh tell me Great,Great SpiritsWho wearily walked The Trail Of TearsHas your story been honestly toldas its been repeatedthroughout the years?I long to know your waysAnd how you had the courageto surviveI know it couldn`t of been easySo suddenly forcedto change your livesI feel a strong sense of PrideJust knowing your blood I shareBecause you stood for your beleifsAgainst something so unfairI can only hopeIf ever I`m faced with suchtravestyI`ll stand just as Proudand fight with the same dignity..."