crazy horse

01/2011

Crazy Horse sat between two small hills 

on top of a larger hill facing the lake,

the red tailed hawk that led him here

flew high above the ponderosa pines

His senses lifted with his soul towards

the south, feelings of serene calmness 

swept him as his ancestors voices rang

out an alluring song he had never heard

Elders pushed a medicine bundle into his

hands as the spirit current pulled him to 

the west, lightning began to snake 

through the darkening and windy sky

Thunder detonated around him as sleek

shadows shimmered in front of him, "we are

the Wakiyans, you must paint your face 

with the light that tears through mapiya 

You must draw hailstones over your heart

liver and other vital points to protect you

in the quest handed to you from the Great

Spirit" they said as the sun shown through

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Urging his black and white paint forward,

Crazy Horse and six other warriors raced

towards a hill with the U.S. infantry in 

close pursuit, swears and bullets sang by

Whizzing close to the seemingly escaping

braves as their horse galloped and struggled

to climb over the top of the hill, Crazy Horse

turned and fired his long rifle into blue coats

Several soldiers collapsed but many took their

place as gunshots and powder smoke filled the

air, the braves reached the top and quickly

raced their powerful steeds down the slope

As the pursuing infantry sweep over the top

of the hill they were greeted with the sight

of hundreds of Lakota and Cheyenne warriors

awaiting them with welcoming yelps and cries

Crazy Horse turned Inyan, his paint around to

face the menacing foe, stopping for a moment

he remembered his visions, this was his time,

protector of his people, screaming he charged

Author's Note

For those interested the second part refers to the Battle of the Hundred in the Hand also known as (Fetterman Massacre). Although I'm Irish/Scot I've always had a passion for all things Native American. This is about one of favorite Sioux warlords of all time. Thanks to everyone for your reviews and support.

Reviews

[Hayley]

Very powerful and insightful into this great battle and the emotions associated with it. I only know certain things about the Native Americans; This was eye-opening. It took me to the scene and I was drawn in from the start. I enjoyed the read very much!

[PrincessZeldaWannabe]

Epic and just plain awesome! Love the way you wrote it!

[JohnEWordSlinger]

I am glad to see a poem like this, and you did it... Salute... Love it, thank you, much appreciated...
WS, the Conductor of the Poetry E Train...


“Upon suffering beyond suffering, the Red Nation shall rise again and it shall be a blessing for a sick world.

A world of broken promises, selfishness and separations, a world longing for light again.

I see a time of Seven Generations when all the colours of mankind will gather under the Sacred Tree of Life and the whole earth will become one circle again….

I salute the light within your eyes where the whole universe dwells. For when you are at that centre within you, and I am at that place within me, we shall be one.”

Chief Crazy Horse, Oglala Sioux, 1877

[light and ashes]

Such a cool story! I have always had a fascination with all things Native American also. Love the song that went along with the video too. Really enjoyed this.

[TL Boehm]

I'm a geek for historical works and this one did not disappoint. Well done.

[Heather Clayton]

Very entertaining and well written. I love that you added a historical aspect to this and kept the poem in line with Native American traditions.

[CHRIS ANDES]

wow, this is really good, I couldn't believe you could write such things,...
..good riddance...
=]

[Alex Vidmar]

Dude, I can't lie, this was awesome! I loved it. You're works are absolutely amazing! This one is definitely going into my favorites list!

[Ryzo]

entertaining well written :)

[Draven]

I like how descriptive it is. Its interesting.

[Lily Mae]

You've simply taken my breath away with this. The depth and passion and history..you just simply amaze me.