I was taken from my reservation, <br />They said I needed reeducation. <br />The traditions were forgotten, but surely not lost. <br />They said they would make-up the tribal ways that were tossed. <br />Long, straight hair doesn't mean that you're native, <br />They said it doesn't matter 'cause we're all not related. <br /> <br />We're to be federally protected, but that's all wrong, <br />They said we couldn't keep our heritage too long. <br />I have cards to prove my culture, <br />They said, 'okay, but that's not for sure.' <br />Why must we wonder if the views will change? <br />They said the lands are not for the youthful aged.<br /><br />Jason Summers<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-and-they/
