Views

The Natives

I stand on top of the mountains my fathers once stood on

And I look over the valley as I put on my feathers because apparently that's what I wear.

My view of the valley can never be compared to the view my fathers had.

I see buildings and cities and people that bring me a feeling of anger and pity.

You see, they always say that we have the casinos and resorts

But nobody took the time to count the tribes and sort out who received money and who received hell.

Nobody knows the thousands of stories we could tell

And they would still be more exciting than your hollywood arts.

But every time we speak, someone is there to say "Don't even start."

These "civilized" people have taken away our natural lifestyle

And their civilization seems to be growing mile by mile.

They turn our land into parks as if we're some sort of museum

And the kids walk by us and ask "Can we feed them?"

And "Oh, my child is being rude, but I'd do anything to please them and make them happy. I wouldn't want to deceive them."

And the parents tell their kids to just leave them alone as if we're some strange type of animals

And everyone fears that our rituals make us cannibals

When in reality, it's just civilized judgement.

You live by the code of "Great minds think alike"

And then continue to watch the world fight over its resources.

Humans have ruined this planet.

You've killed millions of innocent lives and man, it must be difficult to live with yourselves knowing what you've done.

It's amazing how much you've destroyed with just a few guns.

It wasn't like this during my grandfather's time.

He lived peacefully when the world was at its prime.

And now I stand on top of this mountain looking at your work struggling to find some sort of benefit or perk from the society you've created.

I see none.

I see the spirit of my ancestors getting killed by your guns.