Saturday, April 19, 2014

Corps of Cinquains 3



bodmer's view of blackbird's grave

Black Bird's Grave


Made land
at Black Bird's grave, 
chief slain with four hundred 
of his Omaha nation by
smallpox.

Atop
the hill we watch
the river meander
for miles, distance itself from
such sorrow. 

© Doraine Bennett

1 comment:

  1. It's a beautiful commemoration of this sad event, Doraine. I love that you found the postcard. Happy Easter.

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