Surviving History
Remember when Injuns were wild,
and the Cowboys always won.
Nobody wanted to play an Injun,
getting killed wasn't any fun.
Great chiefs were noble philosophers,
and Africans were naked and mean.
East Indians were loyal servants,
and Arabians lived in deserts clean.
Darkies were always so happy,
and sang songs while they worked.
Always helped out their bosses,
even when their bosses were jerks.
Yellow men were inscrutable,
and a bit suspicious to boot.
made great sidekicks in intrigue,
and anything involving loot.
George Washington could do no wrong,
and never, ever told a lie.
Chopped down that cherry tree,
and threw that dollar high.
The Cavalry always came to the rescue,
and the Cavalry always won.
Except for poor George Custer,
fought until he was the very last one.
We idolized thieves and cutthroats,
like that rowdy Alamo bunch.
And outlaws like Billy the Kid,
who would kill just for lunch.
We called our enemies their right names,
like Gooks, Japs, Jerrys, and the like,
much easier to dehumanize them,
by calling them a Wop or Kike.
That was the world we were told of,
and that's the way most of us perceived.
It's a wonder that we all survived.
What legacy will we leave?
Copyright 2014 © Ronald W. Hull
5/15/14
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Wishing you continued creativity and wisdom!
With respect and appreciation,
Carol Phelan Aebby
Mary
Michael D.
Sandie
manifest...making the pulse quicken...filed with words of disappointment...punitive attitudes...incompetence...failed obligations...important errands neglected to run...and all
other un-pleasantness created by...people for people...during
the modern history...
Still..despite of an individual's motivation...community's
effort...nation's growth...messes continue to happen...now
As I'm typing this reply...look out the window...see boats
passing by...blue sky...on a beautiful sunny Autumn morning.
Still...what a cheerful day it is outside...filling me
with so much awe and wonder...and energy to face the day's
challenges...with enthusiasm...hope and love...
Maybe take a leisure stroll through local Cemetery...that
often helps...to gain a new perspective...sort things
out...figure out small tweaks...heal wounds...
Still...for now...that's life...distorted truth in the East
and West...to the right and left hand sides... experienced
equally by the disheartened...on the top...in any color...
as well as the enthusiastic on the bottom...those in a position
of power...and privilege over others...dividing society
by "doing enough and good"...There may be point past which
the "enough and good" becomes to much...of distraction...
Diana...
Regis
yes, we all wanted to be cowboys.
Always,
Deborah
Kathy
George
Love ya!
Jane