AN ABENAKI POEM

As we stand tall, we hold each other's hand.

We want you to understand who and what we are.

In our body, and soul, we are Abenaki Indians.

As we yell, "we do exist."

Look at us! We are real, inside and out.

Put us on your list. We have been brave.

We cannot look the other way.

We are here to stay. You hear our drums play.

We bring peace from our chief who stands proud on our ground that we share.

We all breath the same air. We drink the same water.

 Our ancestors are still here. If you quit, you can hear them cry.

They still want to know why; Can't you accept us?

Open your eyes. We are here and, stand proud.

We are Abenaki

By Jeannine (Bunnell) Smith (c) 2008 Koasek Abenaki Citizen