The Life of a Powwow

[MissFancyChick]

The Life of a Powwow

The Life of a Powwow
Is the beat of a drum
The tap of a foot
An onlooker’s hum
Powwow is the heart
Of every Native’s pride
A part of the culture
That just never died
When you walk into a powwow
And see everyone’s face
You know you’ve just stepped into
An indigenous race

The Life of a Powwow
Is grand entry that’s loud
The smile of an elder
When they see a standing crowd
They rise in respect
For the life they’ve endured
A life that was hard
But so good and pure

The Life of a Powwow
Is the swing of a shawl
The kick of a leg
A high pitched warrior call
Fry bread that’s cooked
So fluffy and sweet
A dancer that knows
He didn’t miss a beat

The Life of a Powwow
Is puppy-dog eyes
When she sees the guy
That makes her heart fly
“Ladies choice!” declares the emcee
So she asks him to dance, so nervously

The Life of a Powwow
Aren’t the contests you see
The life of a powwow
Is living the dream
A dream that was seen
When our ancestors were young
When the life of a powwow
Had just begun

So listen to me
Listen up now
Try to understand
THE LIFE OF A POWWOW


Shannon Ahona Rounds

[debbieyd]

That Says It All~~~

The Life of a Powwow

The Life of a Powwow
Is the beat of a drum
The tap of a foot
An onlooker’s hum
Powwow is the heart
Of every Native’s pride
A part of the culture
That just never died
When you walk into a powwow
And see everyone’s face
You know you’ve just stepped into
An indigenous race

The Life of a Powwow
Is grand entry that’s loud
The smile of an elder
When they see a standing crowd
They rise in respect
For the life they’ve endured
A life that was hard
But so good and pure

The Life of a Powwow
Is the swing of a shawl
The kick of a leg
A high pitched warrior call
Fry bread that’s cooked
So fluffy and sweet
A dancer that knows
He didn’t miss a beat

The Life of a Powwow
Is puppy-dog eyes
When she sees the guy
That makes her heart fly
“Ladies choice!” declares the emcee
So she asks him to dance, so nervously

The Life of a Powwow
Aren’t the contests you see
The life of a powwow
Is living the dream
A dream that was seen
When our ancestors were young
When the life of a powwow
Had just begun

So listen to me
Listen up now
Try to understand
THE LIFE OF A POWWOW


Shannon Ahona Rounds

:dancer: REALLY NICE POEM

[bushy_braids]

I LOVE IT!
:Thumbs
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

[joecanty]

great poem

I really love the poem. Thanks...Now I have something to print and put over my puter.

[drinkingfromysaucer2]

great poem

its got a music of its own

[AlmostThere]

that was goot one.

[MissFancyChick]

Thanks !!

hey yall !! thanks so much for reading my poem !! i appriciate your feedback! just dont forget WHO wrote it ! AYES!!
aight thanks again !!

[badmaninc]

The third part from the bottom paragraph, verse, anyway sounds like it would be a cool round dance.

[Joe G]

MFC..did you write this? If so, Very nicely done...you are a great writer!

[~Journey~]

Awesome and could not be described better!

[AngieBuns]

I have to say that I am very impressed as well :clapping:

[redstone_on_warpath]

nice poem smile smile smile Grin
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"we were here 1st" - Geronimo

[MissFancyChick]

as a matter of fact...

yes i wrote this a LONG time ago... like in '97 when i was in high school
thank you very much !!
it still gives me shivers

[DeusExMachina]

*clapping* Awesome. mebbe you should get it published or sumthing.

[city_ndn_gurl]

Dang that is good!
It says everything