Siting in an old rusty ford pick up truck
In a dusty sweat stained cowboy hat
Staring into the dust covered storm
blowing cross a land empty and flat
A vision came from times long ago
When warriors walked the land
And my grandfather walked with pride
With his shield and bow in hand
The storm that was to end his life
Take away all that he new
Yet he fought for the people still
In the ways only a warrior knew
I now can feel that lost pride of heart
As he made his final stand
I can feel the pain of the bullets blow
When warriors still walked the land
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Sublimely composed...
Blessed are those that honor their families, for they will never lose their identity.
"Storm Vision" sings to honor.
In respect and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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A Proud Warrior Speaks...
Thank you for sharing your Native American pride with all of us, in the story of the Warrior's old days - their hardships and heartbreaking tragedies. This poem is beautifuly heart-felt. 
I'm wishing you all the best, always, Poet!! 
Peace & Hugs,
Yellow Moon
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Hood-Wink!
Visually engaging and gripping; the flashbacks and present imagery of you reach beyond the walls and pages of AP and straight into my mind and soul as I found myself reading this again and again - a favourite of mine on AP
♥
Stay safe
~Manda
Apologies on the late Hoodwink!
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HOODWINKED !
This poem has an interesting mix of present and the past through meaningful visions stirs the deep feelings and connectedness to past generations. Seeing the way native Americans were treated by the whit populace it is easy to determine who the real 'savages' were. Thanks for sharing this thoughtful poem, a good reminder that we need to respect ALL, not just a selected few. Write On dear poet!
You have been Hoodwinked today by the Poetic Bandits
because WE CARE!
God Bless!
Dennis
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TRULY TOUCHING!!!!!
That was indeed a time of war yet one of pride in ones peoples and beliefs also. One of the things I most admire about Native Americans is their deep respect in their beliefs.
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Sad but beautiful and very well done, creating the immage of what was "When warriors still walked the land" Littlemoon
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Nice one
A very nostalgic, tragic and heartfelt poem conveyed through some delightful
well chosen imagery in it's sad narrative. Well Done ! !....George......
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Very impressive. The imagery is clear and vibrant. I love the history, your look back to your heritage. Wonderful story. God bless.
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