Both East and West I've visited them, my
Cherokee people. Thirty
Years ago I found their
Capitol in Tahlequah
Oklahoma. A nice building,
But inside so
Empty. so
Full of echoes.
The sign in front
Told how it had been
A finishing school for
Young Cherokee women.
(Unlike their neighbors,
they could read.)
Not much furniture,
A reception desk and
A grand
Piano.
The voices of the young
Women are silent now.
The grand piano
Now plays
Amazing Grace.
8/1/15
No comments:
Post a Comment