Gord Poem by Nassy Fesharaki

Gord

Gordon, too, like Allan,
Is Native, First Nation,
They are named after the,
Mean killer invaders,
And greedy looters,
Oppressing Settlers,
And enforced by churches.

These two are not alone,
Plenty are around.

Those who once felt ashamed,
Left their homes and wandered.

For many, many years,
They have been insulted,
Lips, fingers, targeted:
"…Indians, savages! "

Now they have, finally,
Learned to speak aloud,
Confident and proud:
"I belong to…tribe..."