AnneDec2022
Blackfeet Indians
For more than 10,000 years
They have occupied the Rocky Mountains
Following the seasonal grazing
And migration of the buffalo in the Plains.
Black feet they were called
Because of the black sole of their moccasins
Before they stole horses from enemy tribes
And acquired arms to defend their lives
Against greedy white settlers
Who killed the buffalo
And brought disease, war and desolation.
And now like most Indian Tribes
They live in reservations
Trying hard to preserve their ancient traditions.
Pieds Noirs
They are called Pieds Noirs
Nobody really knows why.
But they came from Algeria.
Having settled in this country
For many years
They thought it was theirs for ever.
But as for many settlers
They were compelled to leave it one day
In a chaotic traumatic way
And go abroad to France
A land they didn't know
And say farewell for ever
To their native homeland.
I know I can do it she said
I don't need you
No need to supervise me !
No need to patronize me !
You, arrogant and presumptuous fool
Don't you dare tell me what to do
I'll manage on my own
I'm quite capable you see
My foot ! He said.