Sand Creek – Betrayal, Rape and Murder
Public Safety Writers Association members can submit their work to an annual contest. The winners are revealed at the annual conference. This year’s winners were announced on July 17, 2022. I was delighted to learn that the poem I had submitted, “Sand Creek,” was awarded second place.
Sand Creek
The First People trusted you
to protect, and
to feed our people.
You betrayed The People.
You stole the food the Great White Father sent
to nourish The People,
our children, our future.
You betrayed The People.
Instead, you raped our women
beheaded our children.
You failed the Great White Father.
You betrayed The People.
Your soldiers murdered The People.
You murdered The People.
You failed the Great White Father.
You betrayed The People.
We died for your sins,
When you murdered the people.
You failed the Great White Father.
You betrayed The People.
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Good one, George! Very moving. It is heartbreaking what history gave us.
Thanks, Jim. I miss our regular
critique meetings.
George. Your poem conveys so much meaning and sadness and anger. You earned the award. Congratulations.
Linda, from an awesome editor, this means a lot.
Wow, George. Great poem and a fitting tribute to your American Indian heritage. Thanks for sharing it and congratulations on winning the award.
Mike, this praise from such an inspirational and successful author makes me feel great. Thanks