Apartheid.

They came

settled

for nothing less

than to take the

land of freedom from

the brave.

Plundering with

a foray of bullets

and forgien tongues...

Bestowing

their culture of

desease, apartheid

and an orthodox of how

they think the native should live...

Stone faces

can crumble with

earth quakes,

souls and spirits

rule freely

for eternity.

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A contest entry

Picture Inspired contest 6 !! Native Americans by Quiet places. 600 points, ended January 23, 2008, 7 entries
Honorable mention
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History: BIG events and BIG people by Yorkshire Rose. 450 points, ended August 15, 2008, 16 entries
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Native Americans by upperworld06. 330 points, ended September 6, 2008, 22 entries
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upperworld06
August 25, 2008

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wow, this is awesome, i love this line- Stone faces
can crumble with earth quakes,good job and good luck.
Yorkshire Rose
August 14, 2008

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wow, this a very intresting look on history, the picture looks well with the poem and your knowledge is good like saying the white brought disease which is very true, the last bit is greatly done, well done and thank you for your entry
dustookie2
February 9, 2008

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Ah but they did it thinking they were right and anything they did not understand was wrong. Just never did manage to break the spirit...Very nicely penned and well worth the bronze,Congratulations
Cynthia Gaines
January 24, 2008

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Outstanding!!!
This poem is wonderfully written, and reminds me of what's happening all over the world (and always has, and always will). Very sad. Excellent work, Poetess!!! You accurately portrayed the barbarous settlers plundering their innocent victims as they brutally massacred them all in the name of prosperity, freedom, and capitalism in the "new frontier" of the American West. GREAT JOB!!! Peace & love, Cyn
Whispering Wind
January 24, 2008

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I stand in AWE my friend...your have painted a true picture from within...You as I know the loss and pain that can flow from the hate and greed of man:f I will stand with you!

congrats of the trophy:f
Quiet places
January 20, 2008

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Outstanding!!
Excellent message my dear! You have covered so much in your well chosen words of truth and wisdom! Great Job, Don