~ Vanishing Son ~
Moccasined feet now
caged in stiff cowhide
Three hundred dollar monthly allotment
Turquoise ringed fingers
Fidget at silver banded wrists
With this he feeds his children
Leather strips tightly
catch tribal braids
To collect, on the reservation he stays
Eagle feather streamers
Coup’ count strung
Noble portrait, standing tall
Grandfathers old pawn
about his neck hangs
His land stands sanquinated
Today’s treasured heritage
tomorrow's family dinner
Salted drop rolls down his cheek
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