Inspirational Love Poem ~ I Remember Grandfather
by Sherri Havens

i remember grandfather very silent
is the darkened night the stars up
above shine oh so bright
is that you grandfather who twinkles
just above do you think of the freedom laughter
and love do you see the many buffalo as
they once roamed do you think of yesterday
when the lands were our home
do you hear the wolf as she cries for her mate
tell me grandfather what was his horrible fate
do you think they are allowed to roam peaceful
and free or locked on lands forever
trapped as you and me why grandfather
could not the white man seethe lands were vast for
all to roam peaceful and
free why lock us away why and
take away our freedom on a small reservation
that has become our prison
i remember the tear that once flowed from your eye
as so many were lead away weak and
weary only to die and
yes grandfather i remember all you taught your heartaches
and tears were not forgot you\'re free now
grandfather to roar as the bear as you roam our lands
watching with great care watch us
grandfather for we too shall be free
for the indian nation lives in the heart
and soul of me


written by: sherri havens 8/13/07 (miami indian).
copyright @2007 Sherri Havens