Kayapo Indians
It’s strange how history repeats itself and still no-one is bothered
Kayapo Indians
Brothers and sisters please take heed
For at this time we are in great need
For it has become very clear
That our territory could soon disappear
Through time that can quickly pass
They now clear our trees to grow grass
For this message is not useless prattle
They take our land to raise cattle
Soon there could be nowhere to live
They just take and never give
For this fight is nothing new
For in the past it happened to you
We need your voice to tell your government
To fight to the end we are intent
Let them know before all is gone
We are the Kayapo tribe of the Amazon.
© potleek 2023
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You have a good heart, potleek, and what you write is clear. I did think “prattle” was a bit weak and wondered if battle would make a stronger rhyme if you changed the lines around :-
They take our land to raise cattle
Let this message herald our battle
Quite happy if you kick it into touch, it’s just a thought.
Cheers albert
Albermund I do thank you for taking the time to comment.
It’s quite a while since I first wrote this after watching a television programme about the Kayapo Indians.
But I do take your point about my wording within this piece and yes it does make their point stronger.
I only hope that the 100+ readers of this piece take the time to check the internet about the Kayapo Indians and their plight.
For many indigenous people have been forced into lives they did not pick for themselves.
Once again I thank you….Tony