Conquer ~ OSI

Christine October 20th, 2009

You were strong people
the lake was as your own blood
how you were broken

ancient waters slowed
the shoreline much as it was
but for your absence.

Kootenai woman

Photo from Library of Congress digital archives by Edward Curtis

Flathead Lake circa 1910; Kutenai Woman standing beside canoe

Thanks to all the poets at One Single Impression for their creative writings.

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17 Responses to “Conquer ~ OSI”

  1. # zoya gautamon 20 Oct 2009 at 11:22 am

    lovely ..

  2. # Tumblewordson 20 Oct 2009 at 11:42 am

    A wonderful tribute to those who came before and who left us with so much to love.

  3. # Tammieon 20 Oct 2009 at 11:46 am

    my heart responded to your poem
    there is a feeling of deep understanding in your words

  4. # Lisa at Greenbowon 20 Oct 2009 at 1:03 pm

    A lovely tribute. This poem along with the photo makes me feel sad for those that are gone and those that feel the pain of losing their life blood.

  5. # Geraldineon 20 Oct 2009 at 2:02 pm

    Sue has said it so well above. Beautifully expressed Christine. Nice work with this great prompt.

  6. # Sandyon 20 Oct 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Another sad story, it makes we wonder sometimes who we think we are.

  7. # sueon 20 Oct 2009 at 3:40 pm

    simple but powerful reminder of what we lose when we conquer!

  8. # Michelle Johnsonon 20 Oct 2009 at 6:03 pm

    this is a beautiful tribute. sad on many levels too.

  9. # SandyCarlsonon 20 Oct 2009 at 6:07 pm

    How do we manage to break strong people? Who dares to come behind such majesty and kick it behind the knees? I don’t get that. But I do love this poem for its respect and wonder.

  10. # Write Girlon 20 Oct 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Moving words and beautiful piece…such great injustice were done to these people. Thank you for your poignant words.

  11. # Gelon 21 Oct 2009 at 4:47 am

    Compelling photo you found to illustrate your equally strong poem.

  12. # Poetikaton 21 Oct 2009 at 11:15 am

    Absolutely beautiful!

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    Kat

  13. # Loch Robon 21 Oct 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Powerful writing and message. Thank you.

  14. # pattion 21 Oct 2009 at 7:04 pm

    Powerful image for some very powerful words. Here’s to those who came before us…Thanks for giving them a voice!

  15. # DeLion 22 Oct 2009 at 12:27 am

    so touching! it reminded me of the poignant, tender words of Tracy Chapman’s song

  16. # Melanie Bishopon 23 Oct 2009 at 7:46 am

    This is heart breaking and so beautiful. I too am American Indian My father’s people came to this land in 1640. My mother’s family were waiting. Thus you have me. :-)

    Just a powerful poem and great image. Well done.

    BTW I have had to change my URL again. I am now
    Cassiopeia Rises
    http://cassiopeiarises.blogspot.com

    love, Melanie

  17. # April Belleon 23 Oct 2009 at 9:05 pm

    Missed this earlier… what a powerful message written in such a gentle way.

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