History is made this day
the elders of the family join
we are entreated to take seats
humbly wives sit on mats
Honor is given this day
decision of ancestral lands
children to thrive and play
hold hope in our hands
Strong, grace in a man’s eyes
he bows his head
hearts are honest, open
promise for a new day
Tears reach my eyes
a lesson for our world’s leaders
a home for lonely children
thanks were given this day
I had the honor of being part of an Ancholi tribal meeting. In the end the decision was to sell some ancestral land. In so doing they will help their people but give so much more in providing land to build a home to those who have nothing left.
Have you ever sat on a mat for an intense property negotiation?
Today we celebrate C at A to Z challenge.
penned in moon dust 
Hi Leslie -indeed an honour to be present at one of their meetings … fascinating to read – the tribes have wonderful ancient traditions. How fantastic that the land will provide homes for those without … it’s a different world isn’t it – love it though … thanks for sharing ‘Circle’ with us … cheers Hilary
http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/c-is-for-cattle-and-cow-cooper.html
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Lovely poem, Leslie. 🙂
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Leslie, the simpleness of a people so far away who don’t realize how poor they are but yet they seem happy all the same for what they have. I wish civilized nations and people would better appreciate the blessings they’ve been given a thousand times over. Maybe they just need a constant reminder, instead of focusing on themselves all the time. Nice poem and presentation of today’s post. Perhaps, whenever you get a chance, check out some critters I drew for the letter “C” in my A2Z series, Art Sketching Through the Alphabet! Happy a2zing, my friend!
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Beautiful poetry.
Phillip | C is for collaboration
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Being part of their tribal meeting must have been a great experience. I know I would have found it interesting.
Cheryl
Plucking Of My Heartstrings
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Beautiful poem, and I love the photos!
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