Indigenous People Day A Poem by Lorenakoran 10/10/2022
May we remember
this “Columbus day”
for the horror that happened
and not run away
but declare the truth
and steadfast stay
rather than hide it
or white wash it away
While it may have been our forefathers
that killed, enslaved, and maimed
our lack of action is
as if we are the same
Indigenous People Day
won’t take the past away
but rather give us a new focus
In order to redeem the day
Giving support
acknowledging the past
exposing ghosts in the closet
being honest at last
Admitting one’s wrong
doesn’t make one less of a man
history is to be learned from
and ones pride shouldn’t ruin the land
So let’s stand with our human family
stand and declare with solidarity
that we’ll teach our children
and move forward with clarity
finding ways
to mend the gaps and crevasses
working together and listening
A heart of humility within us
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