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Melvina, you are a rebel with a cause..and this piece of yours is full of compassion, of questioning why? A very touching one..Marvelous words penned by anequally great poet. I love this one, Melvina ..i really do..God bless hugs, Meggie

Is there no end to your poetic compassion... Melvina, Has the others stated so well, you turn your hand to every subject so fantasticly, thats a rare gift my friend... Andy xxx

Mel this is lovingly put together about the natives of North America both in Canada and the United States who had their lands stolen when the white man arrived. They are a proud people and it is a crime that they should be classed as second rate citizens. I've always had a special place in my heart of these proud people of many tribes who were displaced because the Europeans wanted their lands and the riches that it bore. This ranks among one of your best. I loved it. Top marks and thanks for sharing it my friend. David

Melvina - well compiled - you know how to compose a verse... period no matter what the topic.. and you rocked this topic.. love ya! ~~sjg

This is an excellent piece Melvina that draws the reader's attention to the awful consequences of idleness and alcohol and the crippling effects of mindless 'welfare'. We have similar problems in Australia in some remote indigenous communities. It is sickening to watch the result of neglect and misplaced paternalism. If only we had the courage to allow the elders of these communities to make their own decisions instead of imposing 'our' notion of best practice on them. Your poem is written with understanding and compassion and above all - hope for a different future. Bless you for posting this. love, Allie xxxxxxxxxxxx